*LOVELY JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 26638. (1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “65377” and “65378” are on loop. Typical Purdey Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights in a pattern originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt. (No signature found) Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scrolled flanked device on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Beautifully figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold initials “MVB” individually inlet on toe line. (Matching embossing on case) Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers tan leather motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M.V.B.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, gold embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, horn handled turnscrew (still wrapped in tissue), broken case extractor (still wrapped in tissue), Purdey marked square oil bottle, a pair of Purdey marked snap caps, field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98 % orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, action silvered at raised bead around breeches, and on beads at bottom. Hinge pin, lock pins, tumbler ends, and safety retain most of their temper blue. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 40% of its orig blue, silvered on edges, and at grip from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a number of light, and a bit heavier marks, one fairly deep dent at left front of forend. Leather of pad is losing its grain. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout, with a small dent in right bbl about 12″ back from muzzle. (easily removed) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is somewhat worn. Iron beginning to mark action. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with gun. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. A very fine ’50’s vintage gun, made by some of Purdey’s best craftsmen. 4-53772 MGM278 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2204

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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	2204	$28,750.00	LOVELY JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 26638. (1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “65377” and “65378” are on loop. Typical Purdey Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights in a pattern originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt. (No signature found) Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is in scrolled flanked device on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Beautifully figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold initials “MVB” individually inlet on toe line. (Matching embossing on case) Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Makers tan leather motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “M.V.B.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, gold embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, horn handled turnscrew (still wrapped in tissue), broken case extractor (still wrapped in tissue), Purdey marked square oil bottle, a pair of Purdey marked snap caps, field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98 % orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, action silvered at raised bead around breeches, and on beads at bottom. Hinge pin, lock pins, tumbler ends, and safety retain most of their temper blue. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 40% of its orig blue, silvered on edges, and at grip from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a number of light, and a bit heavier marks, one fairly deep dent at left front of forend. Leather of pad is losing its grain. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout, with a small dent in right bbl about 12″ back from muzzle. (easily removed) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is somewhat worn. Iron beginning to mark action. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with gun. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. A very fine ’50’s vintage gun, made by some of Purdey’s best craftsmen. 4-53772 MGM278 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2204 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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*LOVELY JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.