*TRUE PAIR OF PURDEY BEST GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

*TRUE PAIR OF PURDEY BEST GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 20167 & 20168. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls. This fine, heavily used, but never abused pair of guns have been maintained over the years with all work apparently done by Purdey’s, but are in need of attention again. Guns are engraved with nos. “1” and “2” in the usual places, and stamped with nos. “1” and “2” on water tables and rear lumps. Bbls of gun no. “1” have Purdey name and address engraved on narrow game rib. Bbls of gun no. “2” have same address as well as “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bbl makers initials. “JA” (J. Aldous) is on gun number “1”, gun no. “2” has initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 66045 and 66046 are on gun no. “1”, and 40532 and 40533 are on gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” on lockplates and bottoms of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Well matched, nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over 7/8″ wooden extensions with checkered butts. Extensions are fitted to original curve of butts. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved with initials “D.A.P.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases with actioners initials on iron; Gun no. “1” with “F.H” (Fred Hughes), and gun no. “2” with “LF” (unknown). BBL set gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. BBL set gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. Makers leather 2-gun motor case has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “D.A.P.” Case is lined in maroon cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label, as used from the early 1950’s through 1980’s. Case contains 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, unmarked round oil bottle, striker disc key, and various brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good, as found, showing heavy use, and probable return to factory in 1950’s for work, at which time bbls of gun no. “1” were replaced. Gun no. 1 bbls retain 80% of their orig blue with a number of marks and thinning. Gun no. “2” bbls retain 60 – 70% blue probably done by Purdey’s at time of refurbishment. Engraving on rib is considerably washed. Actions have traces of case color in protected areas, the balance being a smooth, bright silver. Bottom of action of gun no. 1 is frosted. Engraving was picked up on bottom of action of gun no. 2, and on fences. New hinge pins were fitted to both guns, as a considerable amount of heat blue remains on them. Orig buttstocks show considerable wear with checkering almost gone, drop points are worn, and sharp edges are rounded. Wood is even with metal except on lower horns at actions, which are under metal. Forend wood of gun no. 1 was replaced at same time that bbls were done, and retains some of its orig finish with checkering worn. Bores are excellent, except gun no. 2 shows some striations at breeches, and a few very minor pits toward muzzle. Action is tight and bbls on face for gun no. 1. Drop is considerably worn with forend iron marking receiver. Action of gun no. 2 is slightly loose, and a touch off face. Drop is worn. Action deeply marked by iron. Ejectors of gun no. 1 are in time. Left ejector of gun no. 2 has broken spring. Case leather is very fine with only a few minor marks, corners considerably marked. Straps and handle are very good. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. It appears these guns were rebuilt by Purdey’s for a new owner in the 1950’s when new bbls were made for gun no. 1, along with stock extensions and new crest plates being fitted. Guns were re-cased. The full potential of these fine guns can be realized with careful and sympathetic restoration. The basic components are sound, and only need some minor mechanical and judicious re-shaping and finishing to be a truly handsome pair. 4-44303 MGM140 (19,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1152	$21,850.00	TRUE PAIR OF PURDEY BEST GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 20167 & 20168. (1911) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls. This fine, heavily used, but never abused pair of guns have been maintained over the years with all work apparently done by Purdey’s, but are in need of attention again. Guns are engraved with nos. “1” and “2” in the usual places, and stamped with nos. “1” and “2” on water tables and rear lumps. Bbls of gun no. “1” have Purdey name and address engraved on narrow game rib. Bbls of gun no. “2” have same address as well as “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel”. Both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bbl makers initials. “JA” (J. Aldous) is on gun number “1”, gun no. “2” has initials “HT” (Tombs ?). Tube nos. 66045 and 66046 are on gun no. “1”, and 40532 and 40533 are on gun no. “2”. Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” on lockplates and bottoms of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Well matched, nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over 7/8″ wooden extensions with checkered butts. Extensions are fitted to original curve of butts. Silver ovals on toe lines are engraved with initials “D.A.P.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases with actioners initials on iron; Gun no. “1” with “F.H” (Fred Hughes), and gun no. “2” with “LF” (unknown). BBL set gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. BBL set gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP 15-3/4″. Makers leather 2-gun motor case has stitched leather corners, and is embossed with initials “D.A.P.” Case is lined in maroon cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label, as used from the early 1950’s through 1980’s. Case contains 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, unmarked round oil bottle, striker disc key, and various brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good, as found, showing heavy use, and probable return to factory in 1950’s for work, at which time bbls of gun no. “1” were replaced. Gun no. 1 bbls retain 80% of their orig blue with a number of marks and thinning. Gun no. “2” bbls retain 60 – 70% blue probably done by Purdey’s at time of refurbishment. Engraving on rib is considerably washed. Actions have traces of case color in protected areas, the balance being a smooth, bright silver. Bottom of action of gun no. 1 is frosted. Engraving was picked up on bottom of action of gun no. 2, and on fences. New hinge pins were fitted to both guns, as a considerable amount of heat blue remains on them. Orig buttstocks show considerable wear with checkering almost gone, drop points are worn, and sharp edges are rounded. Wood is even with metal except on lower horns at actions, which are under metal. Forend wood of gun no. 1 was replaced at same time that bbls were done, and retains some of its orig finish with checkering worn. Bores are excellent, except gun no. 2 shows some striations at breeches, and a few very minor pits toward muzzle. Action is tight and bbls on face for gun no. 1. Drop is considerably worn with forend iron marking receiver. Action of gun no. 2 is slightly loose, and a touch off face. Drop is worn. Action deeply marked by iron. Ejectors of gun no. 1 are in time. Left ejector of gun no. 2 has broken spring. Case leather is very fine with only a few minor marks, corners considerably marked. Straps and handle are very good. Interior cloth is excellent, as is label. Accessories are fine. It appears these guns were rebuilt by Purdey’s for a new owner in the 1950’s when new bbls were made for gun no. 1, along with stock extensions and new crest plates being fitted. Guns were re-cased. The full potential of these fine guns can be realized with careful and sympathetic restoration. The basic components are sound, and only need some minor mechanical and judicious re-shaping and finishing to be a truly handsome pair. 4-44303 MGM140 (19,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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