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Truly Stunning Factory Phil Coggan Signed, Exhibition Quality Deep Relief Big Five Game Scene
Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid J. Purdey & Sons .500 Nitro Express Sidelock Dangerous Game
Double Rifle - Serial no. 30150, 500 Nitro cal., 24 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. The
makers have kindly confirmed that this stunning Purdey double rifle was completed on July 20th, 2007,
and is listed as “A Sidelock Double Rifle” weighing 12 lbs. 6 3/4 oz. including 24 inch barrels chambered in
.500 Nitro Express weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz., and a 14 1/2 inch stock. They further note: Phil Coggan engraving/
carving and gold inlay, square bar with bolted safety, stock inlaid with “R.M.L” in gold, 1/4 rib with express
sights for 50 and 100 yards, 3rd grip and sideclips, spring-bladed front trigger, beaded edge trigger guard,
silver finish, full pistol grip with engraved pistol grip cap, top strap extension, full carved metal buttplate,
and folding front shroud with moon sight.
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