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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1891 and that it was rebarrelled by them in 1970
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 14086
Beetle-backed safety, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, rebarrelled by the makers, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Beetle-backed safety, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, rebarrelled by the makers, with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof