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James Purdey & Sons Best Quality Double .500 NE

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Purdey Best Quality double rifle in .500 NE. Built entirely by hand in London over approximately 2 years. The pinnacle of double-rifle craftsmanship.

Type: Rifle

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .500 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1880, United Kingdom

Weight: 118 oz

Overall length: 42"

Status: Active

Intended use: Safari, Dangerous Game, Collecting