A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 5613

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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 5613
The non-rebounding sidelocks with one replacement hammer, Jones patent rotary-underlever, bold foliate-scroll engraving, stock (cracked through the hand) with engraved butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib
14 7/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, Proof Exemption, sold as unsuitable for use

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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1859 as a muzzle-loading gun. It has been converted to breech-loading, possibly by another
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