If a Purdey test gun, I wonder if it has a connection to Ahmed's 10bore rifled choke double he had Purdey make.
Perhaps the falling block was built up to pressure test and develop modern ammunition in preparation for the double build.
They almost have the same serial number too!
I doubt Purdey has made another 10b rifled choke gun in the modern era.

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