A Fine 20-bore single-trigger self-opening sidelock ejector gun, no. 28503, J. Purdey & Sons

26-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2  and 3/4 choke borings, flat matted rib, the frame and locks with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening color, the 14 3/8-inch well-figured stock with gold oval engraved P.K., 5 lb. 14 oz., nitro proof.

Purdey. 20-bore SLE gun no. 28503 616 (12) 31 thou 616 (25) 33 thou Length 14 3/8 14 3/8 14 ¾ Bend 1 5/8 2 ¼ Cast off 1/8 ¼ Cased with outer covers, retaining almost all original finish and if a very good original condition, a fine example.
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The makers confirm that the gun was built in 1985.