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Unread 08-31-2013, 07:35 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by CraigThompson View Post
Incidentally where might that Purdy be now ?
GBE's Purdey is in safe hands within the OH family, The shortened stock was extended with an excellent matched piece and last I saw it, it was in remarkable condition for its age and use.

The gun was one of two Purdeys and a British boxlock that Dr Norris owned, At the time of Dr. Norris death. GBE was allowed his choice of the three. He selected the two barrel Purdey set, which Dr Norris himself had received as a bequest from his shooting friend Lynford Biddle some years before
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