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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1872
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A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 8801
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stock with wood extension, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
The rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stock with wood extension, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder 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
Sale room notice
Please note this gun has been reproofed for Black Powder