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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1871
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A PURDEY 1863 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8542
The fences with cocking-indicators activated by the closure of the loaded barrels, Purdey 1863 patent second pattern thumb-hole underlever, rebounding island backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with slight traces of hardening-colour, replacement stock, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
13 7/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, Proof Exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
The fences with cocking-indicators activated by the closure of the loaded barrels, Purdey 1863 patent second pattern thumb-hole underlever, rebounding island backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with slight traces of hardening-colour, replacement stock, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
13 7/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, Proof Exemption, sold as unsuitable for use