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James Purdey & Sons Double Rifle .500 NE 26-inch

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Purdey Best double rifle in .500 NE. One step below the .577 in Purdey's dangerous-game lineup, still capable of stopping any dangerous game.

Type: Rifle

Action: Side-by-Side

Caliber: .500 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1900, United Kingdom

Weight: 212 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game