I only have these photos and know that the gun came from Ireland several years ago. What do the photos tell you about the gun? I believe it is on the Beesely patent because the owner described its action in a way that would lead me to believe that it is a self-opener. On the rib it is marked:"J Purdy & Sons Audley House South Audley Street London made of Sir Joseph Whitworths fluid - pressed steel"


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Last edited by Vol423; 05/23/11 06:00 PM.