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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1883
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A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 11528
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best bouquet and scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9½oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
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.