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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1884
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A lightweight 12-bore self-opening sidelock non-ejector gun by J. Purdey, No. 11861
The fences carved with stylized acanthus foliage, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with extension, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 1oz., 14¾in. pull, 29in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
The fences carved with stylized acanthus foliage, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with extension, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 1oz., 14¾in. pull, 29in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof