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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1871
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8393
The action incorporating J. Purdey patent no. 1104 of 2 May 1863, second pattern thumb-hole underlever, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with heel- and toe-plates, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14½in. pull, 28in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The action incorporating J. Purdey patent no. 1104 of 2 May 1863, second pattern thumb-hole underlever, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with heel- and toe-plates, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14½in. pull, 28in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
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
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate