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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1866
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A PURDEY 1863 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 7225
First pattern thumb-hole underlever, the non-rebounding dolphin hammers of pin-fire form, with self-extracting striker action, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with elongated top-strap, cheekpiece and engraved iron butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib (forend loop detached)
14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, Proof Exemption (sold as unsuitable for use)
First pattern thumb-hole underlever, the non-rebounding dolphin hammers of pin-fire form, with self-extracting striker action, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with elongated top-strap, cheekpiece and engraved iron butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib (forend loop detached)
14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, Proof Exemption (sold as unsuitable for use)