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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1889
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A UNUSUAL 16-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 13545
Rebounding backlock, percussion fence, toplever, foliate-scroll engraving with hardening-colour, horn capped forend, figured stock, the barrel with breech flat
Weight 4lb. 15½oz, 13½in. stock, 29 5/8in. barrel, approx. ½ choke, 2½in. chamber, nitro reproof
In its canvas case
Rebounding backlock, percussion fence, toplever, foliate-scroll engraving with hardening-colour, horn capped forend, figured stock, the barrel with breech flat
Weight 4lb. 15½oz, 13½in. stock, 29 5/8in. barrel, approx. ½ choke, 2½in. chamber, nitro reproof
In its canvas case
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