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A PURDEY 1863 PATENT HAMMER GUN BY PURDEY, No. 8021, Second Pattern thumb-hole underlever, percussion fences, non-rebounding backlocks, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, sleeved barrels
Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14¼in. pull, 28 1/8in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a canvas case
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Weight 6lb. 6oz., 14¼in. pull, 28 1/8in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a canvas case
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