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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1899
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A 20-BORE (2IN) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. WILKES, NO. 4436
The fences relief-engraved with foliate motifs, the action-body and lockplates with best engraving of foliate strapwork on a matt ground, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the replacement barrels by Westley Richards, with game-rib
Weight 6lb., 14in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & .3/8 choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof
The fences relief-engraved with foliate motifs, the action-body and lockplates with best engraving of foliate strapwork on a matt ground, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the replacement barrels by Westley Richards, with game-rib
Weight 6lb., 14in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & .3/8 choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof