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specified, the guns in this section are 12b double barrelled, side lever,
centre fire hammer guns with rebounding back locks, 'Purdey' bolt, double
triggers and narrow strickers. Barrels are 30" black powder proof
Damascus with dovetail lumps, concave game rib, cylinder choke borings and 2
1/2" chambers and carry the 29 Gracechurch Street address. |
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Abreviations:
UK= Information not available or dubious.
SH= Straight Hand Stock.
JBISB= 'J Blanch & Son's Improved Snap Bolt', an Anson type snap
lever forend catch which outwardly resembles a Deeley type catch. |
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Photo |
Action |
Estimated Date |
Engraving and approx. coverage |
F'end
Catch |
Stock Quality & Style |
Weight |
Comments |
| 1.NVN |
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8b,
Back Action. Jones Rotary Underlever. 34" Nitro Proof Barrels, Choked
1/2 & Full. 3 1/4" chambers. |
UK |
Border |
UK |
Recoil Pad. 14" |
11lb
6oz |
Wildfowling Gun |
| 1.NVN |
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14b,
Bar Action, Bar in Wood, PinFire, Non Rebounding Locks. Snap Underlever.
Serpentine Fences. 29 1/4" Twist Barrels engraved 'J Blanch & Son,
London'. |
1863-1868 |
100% Scroll &
Game Scene |
Captive, Cross bolt |
Figured with
buttplate. Unusual captive forend. |
6lb
11oz |
Ver
attractive & elegant gun. Conversion on W Fletcher Patent 2554 of 1863 |
| 1.NVN |
Photo |
16b,
Back Action. Side Lever Single Barrel. Carved Percussion Fences. Low Hare's
Ears Hammer. No Rib. |
1868-1887 |
50% Fine Scroll |
Snap |
Highly
figured 14 1/4" inc 3/4" wood extension. SH. Steel butt plate. |
4lb 13oz |
Very
Pretty Single Barrel. Trade Gun but nicely finished. Very Good Condition |
| 1.NVN |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Single Barrel. Carved Percussion Fences. No Rib. |
1868-87
LP |
50% Scroll |
Cross
Wedge |
Well figured SH |
UK |
Similar to 16b
above. Worn Condition, some pitting |
| 1.NVN |
Photo |
20b,
Back Action, Top Lever, 1/4 & 1/2 Ckoke. Low Hammers. |
1887-96 BP |
75% Scroll |
Snap |
Plain SH. 13
1/2" inc 1/2" Ebonite Extension |
5lb
4oz |
Simple Hammer Gun.
Clean and Fair Condition. |
| 1.NVN |
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12b
Back Action, Top Lever, 30" Steel sleeved, 2 2/3" chambers. 1/4
& 1/2 Ckoke. Rebounding Low Hammers. Top ext. but no bite. |
1887-96 BP |
30% scroll |
Snap |
Figured 14 1/2"
SH |
6lb 15oz |
Simple Hammer Gun.
Clean but unremarkable condition. |
| 1.NVN |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action Pinfire. Non Rebounding Locks. Jones Rotary Underlever. Rounded
Hammers. 28" Black Powder Barrels. |
1868-87 LP |
90% Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
13 1/2" Figured
stock |
6lb 9oz |
Very good condition,
unusual engraving for the period, possibly late pin fire |
| 22046 |
Photo |
.410,
Back Action. Top Lever. Webley Fences, not carved. Low Hare's Ears Hammers.
28" Nitro Proof Steel Barrels, choked Imp & Full. |
UK |
Scroll |
UK |
Well figured.
Semi-pistol. Extended. 15" |
4lb
5oz |
Attractive, simple |
| 3107 |
Photo |
16b,
Back Action. Pinfire converted to Centrefire. Non Rebounding Locks. Forward
facing rotary underlever with rising peg, single bite. 28 3/8" nitro
proof bold damascus barrels. |
1855-68 |
100%
Bold Foliate Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
Good figure, Full pistol
grip. 14 1/2" |
UK |
'Very
fine Gun, Possibly converted rifle/shotgun combination' Long trigger guard
tang, top strap and pistol grip |
| 32763 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action.Top Lever. High Dolphin Hammers. Nitro Proof Barrels, choked Cyl
& 1/2. |
UK |
90% Fine Scroll |
UK |
SH.
14 1/2" |
6lb
10oz |
2nd quality gun but
fully engraved and attractive. Good pins. Number reflects that it was bought
in from the trade. |
| 3318 |
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16b,
Back action Pinfire. Non Rebounding Locks. Jones Rotary Underlever.
Serpentine Fences. High Dolphin Hammers. 'Table' Barrel Lumps. |
1868-87 |
100% Bold Foliate |
Cross Wedge |
SH Figured, One Piece
F'end & Stock. Butt Plate. 15" |
5lb 14oz |
Attractive. Good
Condition. Action Flats stamped 'Joseph Brazier' |
| 3398 |
Photo |
20b,
Back Action, Converted pinfire to centrefire and rebounding locks. Jones
single bite rotary underlever with rising pin. Low hammers. |
1868-87 |
90%
Bold Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
Highly
figured SH 14 1/2" Iron butt plate with long top tang. Square backed
trigger guard with detent catch for underlever. |
UK |
'Good quality, good
condition. Well converted' |
| 3442 |
Photo |
12b
Back Action Pinfire. Non Rebounding Locks. Jones Rotary Underlever, Single
bite. Semi snap closing. 30" Black Powder Proof Barrels. |
1855-68 LP |
100% Bold Foliate |
Cross Wedge |
Stock carved as
Jezzail. 14" |
6lb 2oz |
Very fine engraving |
| 3445 |
Photo |
15b
back action pinfire. Non Rebounding
Locks. Forward facing (Lefaucheux style) rotary underlever. Semi snap
closing. |
UK |
100% Bold Foliate |
Cross Wedge |
Highly figured SH
stock |
UK |
Fine condition. |
| 3449 |
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16b,
Back Action. Probably converted from Pinfire, Forward Facing Rotary
Underlever. Ball Fences, not carved. Low Hammers. 27 3/4" Barrels,
Shortened and Out of Proof. |
1868
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100%
Bold Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
Figured
SH. 14 1/2" |
UK |
Very
Good Engraving but very worn. Simple conversion with no percussion fences. |
| 3576 |
Photo |
12b
Back Action Pinfire. Jones rotary
underlever, single bite. Semi snap closing. Fine dolphin hammers 30"
Black Powder Proof Barrels. Hammers and standing breech drilled and stock
altered for centre fire conversion. |
1855-68
LP |
100%
Bold foliate with Ornate scroll panels |
Cross
Wedge |
Highly
figured SH. 14 1/4". Butt plate removed. Forend repaired. |
UK |
Poor
conversion, parts since removed. Left hammer replacement, right hammer
cracked. Fine engraving of unusual panelled style. |
| 3693 |
Photo |
16b,
Back action pinfire. Jones single bite rotary underlever with rising peg.
Rounded hammers. 29 3/4" Damascus barrels. |
1868-87 |
100% Bold Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
'Fiddle
Back' stock.SH. 14 3/8" Iron butt plate with long top tang. Horn forend tip. |
UK |
'Fine Quality
Gun, 1 hammer repaired' Much colour. |
| 3836 |
Photo |
8b,
Back Action. Single barrel. Jones rotary underlever. Rounded hammer. 35
1/4" Nitro proof damascus barrels. 3 1/4" chambers. No Rib. |
1875-87 |
60% Fine Scroll |
Side Move Lever |
Figured,
Chequ.Wrist & F'end. SH. 13 1/4" inc 1 1/8" Silvers type pad. |
UK |
'Nice quality gun in good
condition' |
| 3980 |
Photo |
12b
Back Action, Side Lever Half-cocking Action. 30" Nitro re-proved
Damascus Barrels with 2 3/4" chambers and Cyl & Imp chokes. |
UK |
80% Fine Scroll |
UK |
SH Figured, 13
3/4" with Steel Heal Plate. |
7lb |
'A Very Nice Early Hammer Gun' |
| 4018 |
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12b
(?) Back Action Pinfire converted to Centrefire. Single bite Jones rotary
underlever with rising pin on flats to aid locking/unlocking. Hollow action bar. 30" damascus
barrels with 2 1/2" chambers. Rebounding locks. |
UK |
Bold
Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
SH, Course chequering, Heavy laquer finish,
teel toe & heal caps. |
UK |
Apparently
well converted gun (note rebounding locks) but not reproofed. |
| 4087 |
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12b
Backaction. Toplever. 30" stell
barrels with matt rib, Cyl & 3/4 choke, 2 3/4" chambers. |
UK |
50%
Scroll |
UK |
Figured
14 1/2" SH, inc extension |
6lb
14oz |
Cheap
trade gun with BSA barrels. |
| 4100 |
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12b,
Back action Pinfire. Non Rebounding Locks. Jones Rotary Underlever.
Serpentine Fences. 12mm Flat Rib. |
UK |
Bold
Scroll |
UK |
Figured. SH. Heel &
Toe Plates. 14" |
6lb
8oz |
Bit
sad |
| 4222 |
Photo |
10b, Pinfire, non rebounding locks. Single bite underlever. 30"
damascus barrels with 3" chambers. Choked cyl & cyl. Long grip safety. 'Through lumps' |
UK |
100%
Bold Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
Figured.
SH. 14 1/2" |
UK |
Escutcheon
engraved JPG. London proof. Starburst
round pin fire holes. Rising stud on action flat. Square junction of breech
face and action flats. |
| 4233 |
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12b
Back action, non rebounding locks. Single bite rotary underlever. 30"
Damascus barrels. |
UK |
Bold
Foliate |
UK |
14
1/2" Well figured stock with heel & toe plates |
6lb
12oz |
Not
Seen |
| 4279 |
Photo |
12b,
Back action. Jones 2 bite rotary underlever. Carved percussion fences. High,
facetted, non rebounding hammers. Sleeved 30" damascus barrels, 2
1/2" chambers, Choked Cyl & Full Choke. |
UK |
90%
Bold Foliate Scroll |
Cross
Wedge |
Figured.
SH. 14 1/4" inc. 1 1/8" extension. |
6lb 8oz |
Re-furbished. Carries Castle Tower trade mark on action
flats with ECH 6, E C Hodges? |
| 4328 |
Photo |
12b
Back action pinfire. Single bite Jones rotary underlever with rising pin.
30" bold damascus barrels. |
1868-87 |
90%
Bold Foliate Scroll |
Cross
Wedge |
Highly
figured SH 14 3/8". Course chequering. Heel & toe plates. |
6lb
13oz |
Very
fine gun with a little surface rust. |
| 4329 |
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12b,
Back Action. Centerfire converted from Pinfire. Jones Rotary Underlever. Non
Rebounding Locks. Serpentine Fences. Rounded Hammers |
1868-87 |
100% Bold Foliate
Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
Highly figured. SH.
Heel & Toe Plates. 14 1/4" |
UK |
Best gun converted
from PF to CF. Poorly done. Sad condition but lovely engraving |
| 4340 |
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4b, Single 35" damascus barrel, 4"
chamber choked Cyl. Non rebounding hammer, broad striker. Rotary underlever. |
UK |
No engraving, Colour
Hardening |
Cross Wedge |
14" figured SH. |
11lb 8oz |
Reproofed for black
powder in 1960's |
| 4389 |
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12b
Backaction Pinfire. Jones rotary underlever, single bite. Black powder
reproof 1960 |
UK |
100% Bold Foliate
Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
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UK |
Fine condition in
makers case with tools and accessories. |
| 4424 |
Photo |
12b
Backaction Pinfire. Jones rotary underlever, single bite. Black powder proof.
29 3/4" damascus barrels |
1868-87 |
80% Open Bold Foliate
Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
Figured stock |
UK |
Poor condition. |
| 4484 |
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.410,
Back Action. Top Lever. No Top Extension.. 26" Steel Barrels by BSA.
Rounded Low Hammers |
1925-1954 |
Border
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Snap |
Probably Restocked.
SH. Plain |
UK |
Modest gun in good
condition |
| 4546 |
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12b,
Back action. Jones Rotary Underlever. Carved Percussion Fences. High,
Facetted Hammers. |
1870/1 Estimated |
100% Bold Foliate |
Cross
Wedge |
Figured.
SH. Steel Heel & Toe Plates. Long tangs. 14 1/2" |
UK |
Very attractive. No 1 of Pair. |
| 4548 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action Pinfire. Single bite snap underlever but with Jones type action
slot for lump. Pinfire fences. 30" fine damascus barrels, 2 1/2"
chambers, Cyl & Cyl. Cased with 4533, 12b double rifle. SEE RIFLED
WEAPONS SECTION and dedicated page via GUNS FOR SALE page. |
1868-87 |
90%
Bold foliate with scroll panels |
Cross Wedge |
Highly
figured, SH. 14 1/4" with engraved steel toe & heal plates |
UK |
Fine
condition with some colour. Perfect engraving and wood. Much original
blueing. Cased as pair with 4533, 12b double rifle. Oak & leather two
tier case. SEE RIFLED WEAPONS SECTION OF DATABASE. |
| 4587 |
Photo |
12b,
Bar Action. Purdey 2nd patent thumbhole underlever, use no 394. Carved
Percussion Fences. Non rebounding, high, rounded hammers with facetted heads.
30" fine damascus barrels. Through lump. |
1863-1887
(Patent/LP) |
100% Fine Foliate
Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
SH. 'Good quality wood', 'Nicely refinished' |
UK |
Gun
shoots well and accounted for a few pheasants last season'. Owner |
| 4736 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Purdey 2nd patent thumbhole underlever, use no 1050. Carved
Percussion Fences. High rounded hammers with facetted heads. 28" fine
damascus barrels, possibly shortened. Through lump. |
1868-87 |
75%
very fine foliate scroll |
Cross Wedge (flush) |
Good Figure, SH 14 5/16" |
UK |
'Very
fine quality gun' Locks by Stanton & Co, B71044. Gun beatifully finished
as most best Blanch hammer guns. Forend crossbolt is finished flush on both
ends. Proof marks carry mark 'J+P', James Purdey? |
| 4770 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Purdey 2nd patent thumbhole underlever, use no 2292. Carved
Percussion Fences. High, non rebounding, rounded hammers with facetted heads.
30" fine damascus barrels with 2 1/2" chambers, Cyl in both.
Through lump. |
1887-1896 |
100% Fine Foliate
Scroll |
Cross
Wedge (flush) |
Figured
SH. 14 1/2" with heel & toe plates. Forend missing horn tip. |
6
lb 14 oz |
Pretty
gun in need of restoration. Some wear to engraving. |
| 4975 |
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12b,
Back Action, Jones Rotary Underlever Hammer. Non Rebounding Locks. Carved
Percussion Fences. High, Facetted Hammers. Belgian Twist. 2 3/4"
chambers. |
1887-1896 |
50%
Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
Figured SH. 14
1/4". Heal & Toe Plates. |
6lb
14oz |
Worn
engraving on action. Otherwise quite tidy. |
| 5012 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences. High, Facetted Hammers. Barrels choked
Imp & Imp (Relieved). |
UK |
100% Fine Foliate
Scroll |
UK |
Highly
Figured. Engrav Heal & Toe Plates. SH. 14 1/4" |
6lb
13oz |
Very attractive & elegant. |
| 5119 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences. High, Facetted Hammers. 30"
damascus barrels, possibly replacement. |
1887- 1896 |
80% Best Scroll Very
worn |
JBISB |
Figured SH. |
6lb 4 oz |
Very worn engraving,
barely visable in parts. Very sad gun. |
| 5150 |
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12b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences. High, Facetted Hammers. |
1868-87 |
80% Best Scroll |
JBISB |
Figured, SH. Ebonite
Butt Plate. 13 1/2" |
UK |
50% v good condition.
Usual wear on l'plates & t'guard. Engraving lovely but very worn in
places. |
| 5178 |
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16b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences.
Low, Rounded Hammers. 2 3/4" chambers. Choked Cyl & Cyl |
1887-1896 |
75% Fine Scroll |
Cross Wedge |
Figured SH with Heel
& Toe Plates. 14 1/2" |
5lb 12oz |
Attractive gun but
pitted overall. Good Barrels. |
| 5199 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Non Rebounding Locks. Carved Percussion Fences. High, Facetted
Hammers. Nitro Proof Barrels, choked Imp & Imp. |
pre
1887 |
80% Scroll |
JBISB |
Figured SH. 14 1/2" |
6lb 10oz |
Good Condition. Early IJBSB
Forend |
| 5220 |
Photo |
12b,
Bar Action, Top Lever Bar in Wood.
Carved Percussion Fences. Low,
Rounded Hammers. Broad Strikers. 30" Damascus with 2 1/2" chambers
and Imp and 3/4 choke. |
1880's' |
100% Fine Foliate
Scroll |
UK |
14 1/2" with
Heal & Toe Caps |
6lb 10oz |
Excellent Condition |
| 5281 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences. Low, Facetted Hammers. Sleeved Nitro
Proof Damascus to Steel Barrels, choked 1/4 & 3/4. Sunken Rib. |
1875-1887 |
80% Fine Foliate
Scroll |
JBISB |
Inked Stock.
SH. Heel & Toe Plates. 14 1/4" |
6lb
3oz |
Good condition. New
hinge pin. Ext. top strap. |
| 5299 |
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12b,
Back Action. Carved Percussion Fences.
Low, Facetted Hammers. Nitro Proof Barrels. |
UK |
100% Rose &
Scroll |
JBISB |
Figured SH. Forend mishapen |
UK |
Worn but pretty. 'Sweating'
badly! |
| 5297 |
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12b
Back action. Sidelever. 28" Damascus barrels, chambered 2 1/2".
Nitro reproof 1992. Low Facetted Hammers |
1880's' |
100% Fine Bouquet
& Scroll |
UK |
14 7/8" stock
including wood extension. |
6lb 8oz |
Very good condition
& wall thicknesses' |
| 5517 |
Photo |
12b,
Bar action Side lever.Carved
percussion fences. Low, rounded
hammers. Broad strickers. 28" nitro re-proof Whitworth steel barrels
with sunken game rib. Choked 1/4 & 1/2. |
1887-96 |
100% Bold Foliate
Scroll |
JBISB |
Plain replacement SH
stock. 15 1/4" inc leather covered recoil pad. |
6lb 7oz |
Very Crisp Engraving.
Barrels marked 'Whitworth Steel' and locks 'Stanton'. |
| 5537/1 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Side Lever. Ejector, Perkes Patent 12176/87. Carved Percussion
Fences. Broad Strickers. Low Dolphin Hammers. 28" Barrels, Sleeved Nitro
Proof Damascus to Steel with Sunken Rib, choked 1/4 & 3/4. 2 3/4"
chambers.No 1 of Pair with 5538. Internally, locks are marked "Joseph
Brazier, Ashes". |
UK |
100% Bold Foliate
Scroll |
JBISB |
Well figured SH ,
Broken Thru Hand |
6lb 7oz |
Very Fine Gun, but
rather worse for wear. |
| 5538/2 |
Photo |
12b,
Back Action. Side Lever. Ejector, Perkes Patent 12176/87. Carved Percussion
Fences. Broad Strickers. Low Dolphin Hammers. 28" Barrels, Sleeved Nitro
Proof Damascus to Steel, choked 1/4 & 3/4. 2 3/4" chambers. No 2 of
Pair with 5537. Internally, locks are marked "Joseph Brazier,
Ashes". |
UK |
100% Bold Foliate
Scroll |
UK |
Highly figured. SH. 14 1/2" |
6lb
8oz |
Beautiful. Very Unusual
Ejector Hammer |
| 5591 |
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12b
hammergun. Rounded low hammers with broad strikers. Side lever. 28"
sleeved Damascus to steel barrels. 2 3/4" chambers. 1/4 & 1/2
chokes. Sunken rib. |
UK |
100% Creeping vine and foliate scroll panels |
JBISB |
Highly figured SH 15
1/8" inc rubber extension. |
UK |
Sleeved by C H
Smith Birmingham. |
| 5658 |
Photo |
12b
Backaction, Sidelever. Carved percussion fences. Broad strikers. Low rounded
hammers. 30" damascus barrels 2 3/4" nitro reproof. 1/4 & 3/4
chokes |
UK |
100% Creeping vine and foliate scroll panels |
JBISB |
Figured
SH 14 1/8". Heal & toe caps. |
UK |
Very late hammer
gun, well into hammerless era. |
| 5870 |
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12b
hammergun. Rounded and facetted low hammers with broad strikers. Toplever.
30" Damascus barrels. |
UK |
75% Creeping vine and foliate scroll panels |
UK |
UK |
UK |
Even
later hammergun! |
| 8796 |
Photo |
.410,
Back Action. Top Lever. Carved Percussion Fences. 28" Barrels, Sleeved
Nitro Proof Damascus to Steel. |
UK |
75% Fine Acanthus
Scroll |
UK |
Figured. SH. Extended
Ebonite. 14 1/2" |
4lb
8oz |
Attractive simple |
| 13465 |
Photo |
12b
Back Action. 28 1/4" steel barrels smooth bored to
10b from 12b double rifle., chambered 3 1/4".
Sights removed. Raised filed rib. Bored 1/2 & 3/4. Percussion fences.
Rotary underlever. |
UK |
Border |
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15"
semi pistol figured |
13lb
8oz |
Good
condition conversion from 12b rifle to 10b shotgun. 60 Gracechurch St on Barrels. |
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