Go here:

http://dspace.nplg.gov.ge/bitstream/1234/84152/1/James_Purdey_1930.pdf

That's a Purdey catalog from 1930.

Go to 5th page -- POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN ORDERING A GUN

See 2nd paragraph, first sentence.

I've seen 12g Purdeys with proofmarks for 2 5/8" chambers.

OWD


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