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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1869
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A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8066
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, Purdey 1863 Patent second pattern thumb-hole underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving with very slight traces of hardening-colour, well-figured stock, the fine damascus barrels with sunken game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 141/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, Purdey 1863 Patent second pattern thumb-hole underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving with very slight traces of hardening-colour, well-figured stock, the fine damascus barrels with sunken game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 141/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption