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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887 and converted to ejector by them in 1903
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY,
No. 12841
Converted to ejector, articulated front trigger, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock with extension, rebarrelled by another, with spuriously inscribed rib
Weight 6lb. 14½oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & extra-full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
No. 12841
Converted to ejector, articulated front trigger, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock with extension, rebarrelled by another, with spuriously inscribed rib
Weight 6lb. 14½oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & extra-full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case