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The Purdey Sidelock: A Study in Form and FunctionThe Gun Room

The Purdey Sidelock: A Study in Form and Function

In the world of fine guns, one name stands as a benchmark for craftsmanship and sporting elegance. A recent visit to the Royal Berkshire Shooting School to pattern a new Purdey sidelock offered a fresh appreciation for a design perfected over a century and a half.

6 October 20266 min read