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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903
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A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 17702
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 13 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (left barrel-thickness marginal)
Best bouquet and scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, the lockplates inset with cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock, the Whitworth-steel chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 13 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (left barrel-thickness marginal)
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.
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Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price