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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1892 and that the original barrels were shortened by them to 28in. in 1931
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 14168
With two sets of interchangeable barrels
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour (renewed), the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured replacement stock and forend-wood, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels (shortened) with game-rib, the replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
15in. stock
Original barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof (left bore-dimension marginal)
Extra barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 15½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
With two sets of interchangeable barrels
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with full hardening-colour (renewed), the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, highly-figured replacement stock and forend-wood, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels (shortened) with game-rib, the replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
15in. stock
Original barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof (left bore-dimension marginal)
Extra barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 15½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 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.