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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1970. It appears to have been little used
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A FINE KEN HUNT-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 27699
The lockplates engraved with scenes of grouse and pheasant in naturalistic landscapes, the whole surrounded and invaded by best bold acanthus scrollwork, the action-body and furniture engraved en suite, the lockplates signed 'K.C. HUNT', bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 15.3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The lockplates engraved with scenes of grouse and pheasant in naturalistic landscapes, the whole surrounded and invaded by best bold acanthus scrollwork, the action-body and furniture engraved en suite, the lockplates signed 'K.C. HUNT', bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 15.3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof