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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1859
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 5596
The gun a conversion from percussion to centre-fire, non-rebounding sidelocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14in. pull, 30 .3/8in. barrels, both approx. (relieved) choke, 2in. chambers, proof exemption
The gun a conversion from percussion to centre-fire, non-rebounding sidelocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14in. pull, 30 .3/8in. barrels, both approx. (relieved) choke, 2in. chambers, proof exemption