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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1865
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A FINE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 6874
Incorporating J. Purdey thumb-hole underlever patent No. 1104 of 1863, First Pattern, percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Incorporating J. Purdey thumb-hole underlever patent No. 1104 of 1863, First Pattern, percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.