I've bought the Purdey, but have only seen pics of it. Actually bought it from the guy I bought the BHE from. Hopefully, will receive it next week. According to the serial number, it was made in 1858 which means it's a pinfire converted to modern shotshell as best I can tell. It has 30" damascus barrels with full length 20 ga Briley tubes. Even though set hasn't got the tool and hammer to remove the tubes, he was able to remove one. He said that bore looks great. The item that closed the deal, beside price, was it comes with an oak and leather case. The leather just so happens to be alligator! Cautiously anxious to get it in my hands.
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