BY J. PURDEY & SONS, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 11508 FOR CIRCA 1884

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A 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDE-LEVER HAMMERGUN
BY J. PURDEY & SONS, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 11508 FOR CIRCA 1884
With rebrowned twist nitro (2013 reproof) sighted barrels, the rib with re-engraved signature, 2¾in. (70mm) chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both barrels, border and scroll engraved action with carved percussion fences, floating back-action locks each engraved en suite and signed 'J. PURDEY & SONS', figured 14½in.stock, border and scroll engraved trigger-guard, and grip-safety
30in. (76.2cm.) barrels
6lbs 8oz.

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Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in around 1884 as a B-quality gun with 30in. barrels for a Mr Harold Buckley

Please note that this gun is a Section 2 shotgun. For licensing requirements and other important information, please refer to the "Explanation of Cataloguing Practice" in relation to firearms on page ??

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