JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 13053. (Ca. 1888) Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Chopper lump steel bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 2006 re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of both bbls, and barrel makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous) are on bottom of left bbl. Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and Purdey hidden bolt third fastener. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll, very finely cut, and probably the work of J. Lucas, head engraver. Honey colored, nicely marbled Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant silver oval, drop points, and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 15-1/8″. Leather case with brass corners has initials “J.J.M.” embossed on lid. Interior is lined in maroon cloth with leather Purdey label, and another label with particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc hardwood and brass cleaning rod, leather wallet with brushes, Galco leather hand protector, and Purdey marked snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black. Action and lockplates are pewter gray. Screws show some use. Stocks show virtually all their refinish. Checkering is re-cut and sharp. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. New case leather is fine, interior is excellent. Labels are excellent. Accessories are as new. 4-38320 MGM116 (17,500-22,500)

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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	1179	$18,400.00	JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 13053. (Ca. 1888) Cal. 12 Ga. 30″ Chopper lump steel bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 2006 re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of both bbls, and barrel makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous) are on bottom of left bbl. Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and Purdey hidden bolt third fastener. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll, very finely cut, and probably the work of J. Lucas, head engraver. Honey colored, nicely marbled Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant silver oval, drop points, and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 15-1/8″. Leather case with brass corners has initials “J.J.M.” embossed on lid. Interior is lined in maroon cloth with leather Purdey label, and another label with particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc hardwood and brass cleaning rod, leather wallet with brushes, Galco leather hand protector, and Purdey marked snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black. Action and lockplates are pewter gray. Screws show some use. Stocks show virtually all their refinish. Checkering is re-cut and sharp. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent. New case leather is fine, interior is excellent. Labels are excellent. Accessories are as new. 4-38320 MGM116 (17,500-22,500) 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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