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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1946
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON-GUN BY J. PURDEY, No. 24443
The treble-grip action-body with side-clips, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with semi-raised rib and reverse chokes
Weight 7lb. ½oz., 15¼in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. .5/8 & I.C. choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The treble-grip action-body with side-clips, cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with semi-raised rib and reverse chokes
Weight 7lb. ½oz., 15¼in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. .5/8 & I.C. choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof