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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1875
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A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 9314
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption