*J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

*J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 22052. (1922) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Miller selective single trigger. 26″ and 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street, London.”, “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on the narrow concave game ribs with ivory mid and front beads. 28″ Barrels have letter “C” (choke) engraved in gold on top rib. Bbl flats show London nitro provisional, definitive, and re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and barrel makers initials “WH” (William Hill). Whitworth tube numbers “53099” and “53100” are on the loop of the 28″ bbls. “53029” and “53020” are on the 26″ bbls. Case hardened Beesley self opening action features automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, side clips, hidden third fastener, and Miller single trigger. Action is engraved with very finely executed large semi-relief open shaded acanthus scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” in ribands on lock plates. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. London” in an oval. Fences are nicely carved in high relief oak leaf motif. Trigger guard has matching scroll, the tang extending to the grip cap. SN is engraved at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over thin Silvers type pad, and features 22 LPI flat topped checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and horn grip cap with oval gold plate on bottom which is engraved “Charles P. Skouras 825 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills”. The individual initials “CPS” are inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has metal, wood, and checkering to match the rest of gun. Initial “H” is stamped on the forend iron (either Len Howard or Fred Hughes, actioner). 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.042, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel:2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black, with a few minor nicks and dings. Action retains virtually all of best quality re-case color. Engraving is very slightly washed. Stocks retain virtually all of renewed “Slackum” finish, slightly crazed. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time with both bbls. Trigger works. Drop shows wear. Great field gun, extra finish Purdey’s are relatively scarce. This example is quite well done. 4-38644 MGM15 (35,000-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1175	$37,375.00	J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 22052. (1922) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Miller selective single trigger. 26″ and 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street, London.”, “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on the narrow concave game ribs with ivory mid and front beads. 28″ Barrels have letter “C” (choke) engraved in gold on top rib. Bbl flats show London nitro provisional, definitive, and re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and barrel makers initials “WH” (William Hill). Whitworth tube numbers “53099” and “53100” are on the loop of the 28″ bbls. “53029” and “53020” are on the 26″ bbls. Case hardened Beesley self opening action features automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, side clips, hidden third fastener, and Miller single trigger. Action is engraved with very finely executed large semi-relief open shaded acanthus scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” in ribands on lock plates. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. London” in an oval. Fences are nicely carved in high relief oak leaf motif. Trigger guard has matching scroll, the tang extending to the grip cap. SN is engraved at grip. Lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over thin Silvers type pad, and features 22 LPI flat topped checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and horn grip cap with oval gold plate on bottom which is engraved “Charles P. Skouras 825 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills”. The individual initials “CPS” are inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has metal, wood, and checkering to match the rest of gun. Initial “H” is stamped on the forend iron (either Len Howard or Fred Hughes, actioner). 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.042, right -.024. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel:2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black, with a few minor nicks and dings. Action retains virtually all of best quality re-case color. Engraving is very slightly washed. Stocks retain virtually all of renewed “Slackum” finish, slightly crazed. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time with both bbls. Trigger works. Drop shows wear. Great field gun, extra finish Purdey’s are relatively scarce. This example is quite well done. 4-38644 MGM15 (35,000-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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