Here is the photo album I promised. The gun was purchased from Jaqua's (sp) in the eighties and was used for hunting and occasional target work by a member of the international ML shooting team. The barrels are in like new condition inside. By the way, look at the photos of the percussion caps that came with the gun. The opened box contains musket caps too large for this gun's nipples. I assume that the other box, unopened, contains early centerfire primers based on the label. If anyone wants to buy them, I'll sell them as collectors' items only.
http://s396.photobucket.com/user/Vol423/slideshow/Purdey%2012%20ML