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I picked up a neat one at this weekend's Reno Show. I know only that it is pre-1902. The serial number is 8786. Box lock, A&D, double Purdey Underbite, dolls head with bite. Virtually no wear. Very nice wood. Very nice scroll engraving. Nice dimensions. Scroll lettered on under rib "Chambered for 2 3/4" Cartridge". I don't see many this clean this old. I am guessing late 1880's but anyone know for sure?
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Sold to W. Sayer on 20 May 1889.
Sayer was an Australian dealer. Many of the guns that went there were chambered for
2 3/4" cartridges.
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You know, a simple thank you is not enough. This was excellent information and is a great example of the quality of knowledge and helpfulness as is often seen on this site. Kudos to you, Steve. Do you work for Powell? I have heard it said by some that "Purdey is the Powell of London".
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