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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1845
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AN 18-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELOCK PERCUSSION GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 3937
The sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib, the breeches with a foliate-scroll engraved plaque, silver-inlaid strapwork and platinum plugs
Weight 6lb. ½oz., 14¼in. pull, 29¼in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
The sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib, the breeches with a foliate-scroll engraved plaque, silver-inlaid strapwork and platinum plugs
Weight 6lb. ½oz., 14¼in. pull, 29¼in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
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.