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Lot 352

A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 9067

31 March 2004, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £2,820 inc. premium

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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY J. PURDEY, NO. 9067

The action incorporating a J. Purdey 1863 patent Second Pattern thumb-hole underlever, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, exceptionally-figured stock with extension, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12¼oz., 15 5/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof

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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1873

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