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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1931 and that new 26.3/8in. barrels were fitted by them in 1966
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, No. 24152
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with very slight traces of hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, well-figured stock with extension and leather-covered recoil-pad, rebarrelled by J. Purdey with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7½oz., 14¾in. pull, 26.3/8in. barrels, approx. ¼ & .5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with very slight traces of hardening-colour, cocking-indicators, well-figured stock with extension and leather-covered recoil-pad, rebarrelled by J. Purdey with chopper-lumps and game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7½oz., 14¾in. pull, 26.3/8in. barrels, approx. ¼ & .5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof