*CASED PAIR OF ROUND ACTION JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 20521/ 20522. (1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s FLUID PRESSED STEEL” on swamped narrow concave ribs. Rear portions of ribs are engraved “1” and “2” respectively, matching numbers on top levers and forend irons. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottoms of left bbls are stamped with barrel makers initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 44484 and 44485 are on loop of gun no. “1”, and 44698 and 44699 are on loop of gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions with rounded bars feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottoms of actions over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs at grips. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grips, and silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “CH” on gun no. “2” and “ZH” on gun no. “1”. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron of gun no. “1” and “S” (probably Fred Smith, actioner) on gun no.”2″. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.740, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather 2-gun case with shaped brass corners has inset leather rectangle on top of lid embossed “Marquis of Tweeddale”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather label on lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, Purdey marked square oil bottle, turnscrews and striker key with ebonized handles, and two pairs of snap caps, one Purdey marked. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a good London quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. Actions retain nearly all of a re-color over considerable scattered light marks and frosting, engraving somewhat washed. Buttstocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks and scratches as furnished by Master Craftsman, David Trevallion. Forend wood is original, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Screw slots show some use. Case leather is fine with numerous marks and dents. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. 4-50461 MGM74 (37,500-52,500) – Lot 2202

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2202	$0.00	CASED PAIR OF ROUND ACTION JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS. SN 20521/ 20522. (1912) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s FLUID PRESSED STEEL” on swamped narrow concave ribs. Rear portions of ribs are engraved “1” and “2” respectively, matching numbers on top levers and forend irons. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottoms of left bbls are stamped with barrel makers initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 44484 and 44485 are on loop of gun no. “1”, and 44698 and 44699 are on loop of gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions with rounded bars feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottoms of actions over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs at grips. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grips, and silver ovals on toe lines are engraved “CH” on gun no. “2” and “ZH” on gun no. “1”. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron of gun no. “1” and “S” (probably Fred Smith, actioner) on gun no.”2″. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.740, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Mod), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather 2-gun case with shaped brass corners has inset leather rectangle on top of lid embossed “Marquis of Tweeddale”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather label on lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, Purdey marked square oil bottle, turnscrews and striker key with ebonized handles, and two pairs of snap caps, one Purdey marked. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a good London quality re-black, engraving slightly softened. Actions retain nearly all of a re-color over considerable scattered light marks and frosting, engraving somewhat washed. Buttstocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks and scratches as furnished by Master Craftsman, David Trevallion. Forend wood is original, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Screw slots show some use. Case leather is fine with numerous marks and dents. Straps and handle are good. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. 4-50461 MGM74 (37,500-52,500) – Lot 2202 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CASED PAIR OF ROUND ACTION JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.