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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1977. They appear to be virtually unused
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A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY J. PURDEY, NO. 28171/2
The Purdey pattern single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the action-bodies with side-clips, best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour, well-figured stocks with leather-covered recoil-pads, beavertail forends, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-style ribs
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 14¾in. pulls, 26in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & 5/8 (No. 1) and ¼ & 5/8 (No. 2), 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The Purdey pattern single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the action-bodies with side-clips, best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour, well-figured stocks with leather-covered recoil-pads, beavertail forends, the chopper-lump barrels with matt Churchill-style ribs
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 14¾in. pulls, 26in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & 5/8 (No. 1) and ¼ & 5/8 (No. 2), 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.