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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1947; the barrel length is original. The gun appears to be virtually unused
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A FINE 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 25935
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 14½in. stock, 29½in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 14½in. stock, 29½in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. 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.