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Purdey E.J. Churchill Premier .470 NE 26-inch

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James Purdey & Sons Premier double rifle in .470 Nitro Express with 26-inch barrels. The most prestigious name in British gunmaking applied to the premier stopping caliber for African dangerous game.

Type: Rifle

Action: Double Rifle

Caliber: .470 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1891, UK

Weight: 11.5 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game, Safari