*MATCHED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY AND SONS BEST SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH MAKERS CASE.

*MATCHED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY AND SONS BEST SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH MAKERS CASE. SN 21865 / 21866. (1920) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns have 30″ chopper lump bbls engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on high narrow concave game ribs. Rears of ribs have triangle of scroll engraving with nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold for each gun respectively. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Left bbls are stamped “Choke”. Bbl flats show original London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and re-proof for 2-3/4″ chambers. Tube nos. “52045” and “52046” are stamped on loop of gun no. 1, and “52477” and “52478” are on gun no. 2. Barrel makers initials “GA” (G. Aston, head barrel maker for Purdey’s from 1860’s through 1900’s) are on left bbls. Nos “1” and “2” are stamped on bottom of rear lump, respectively. Typical Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are very nicely engraved with Purdey house style bouquet and scroll. Scroll is a bit larger than normal, and is very nicely cut. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on lockplates, as well as bottom of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Top levers have nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold, respectively. Standard scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs at grip. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over leather covered pads. Stocks feature vacant silver ovals on toe line, drop points, and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases with nos. “1” and “2” gold inlaid on tips. Forend irons are stamped with SN, and initials “J.T” (Joe Thompson, Actioner). Nos “1” and “2” are engraved on each iron respectively. Gun no. 1: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.7 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Gun no. 2: Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Makers oak and leather two-gun case has brass corners with central medallion on lid and rectangular brass plate engraved “H. Taylor Morrissette”. Interior is lined in red cloth with paper Purdey label, and remains of charge label with gun nos. illegible. Accessories include Purdey marked square oil bottle, and pair of snap caps, as well as another pair of unmarked snap caps, a container of Fabbri hinge pin oil, and the key. CONDITION: Very fine, as correctly maintained. Bbls retain 95-98% of a satin London quality rust blue, with a touch of silvering at muzzles. Engraving is very slightly washed. Actions are mostly a pleasing pewter gray, with original color in protected areas. Lockplates show some color which is muted to pewter gray, and color is strongest on gun no. 2, with right lockplate showing 30-40%. Stocks retain virtually all of a professional hand rubbed oil finish. Recoil pads are relatively new. Checkering has been re-cut. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case leather is still light in color, but there are numerous scuffs on edges as well as marks and compressions. Interior cloth is very good with marks from contact with bbls and guns. There is some slight moth damage in one barrel channel. There are no straps. Original handle is good, but getting tired. Accessories are good. A lovely pair of classic game guns. 4-39676 (42,500-52,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	1285	$0.00	MATCHED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY AND SONS BEST SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH MAKERS CASE. SN 21865 / 21866. (1920) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine pair of guns have 30″ chopper lump bbls engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on high narrow concave game ribs. Rears of ribs have triangle of scroll engraving with nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold for each gun respectively. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Left bbls are stamped “Choke”. Bbl flats show original London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and re-proof for 2-3/4″ chambers. Tube nos. “52045” and “52046” are stamped on loop of gun no. 1, and “52477” and “52478” are on gun no. 2. Barrel makers initials “GA” (G. Aston, head barrel maker for Purdey’s from 1860’s through 1900’s) are on left bbls. Nos “1” and “2” are stamped on bottom of rear lump, respectively. Typical Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are very nicely engraved with Purdey house style bouquet and scroll. Scroll is a bit larger than normal, and is very nicely cut. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on lockplates, as well as bottom of actions, which are also engraved “London”. Top levers have nos. “1” and “2” inlaid in gold, respectively. Standard scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs at grip. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-15/16″ over leather covered pads. Stocks feature vacant silver ovals on toe line, drop points, and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases with nos. “1” and “2” gold inlaid on tips. Forend irons are stamped with SN, and initials “J.T” (Joe Thompson, Actioner). Nos “1” and “2” are engraved on each iron respectively. Gun no. 1: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.004. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13.7 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Gun no. 2: Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-15/16″. Makers oak and leather two-gun case has brass corners with central medallion on lid and rectangular brass plate engraved “H. Taylor Morrissette”. Interior is lined in red cloth with paper Purdey label, and remains of charge label with gun nos. illegible. Accessories include Purdey marked square oil bottle, and pair of snap caps, as well as another pair of unmarked snap caps, a container of Fabbri hinge pin oil, and the key. CONDITION: Very fine, as correctly maintained. Bbls retain 95-98% of a satin London quality rust blue, with a touch of silvering at muzzles. Engraving is very slightly washed. Actions are mostly a pleasing pewter gray, with original color in protected areas. Lockplates show some color which is muted to pewter gray, and color is strongest on gun no. 2, with right lockplate showing 30-40%. Stocks retain virtually all of a professional hand rubbed oil finish. Recoil pads are relatively new. Checkering has been re-cut. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case leather is still light in color, but there are numerous scuffs on edges as well as marks and compressions. Interior cloth is very good with marks from contact with bbls and guns. There is some slight moth damage in one barrel channel. There are no straps. Original handle is good, but getting tired. Accessories are good. A lovely pair of classic game guns. 4-39676 (42,500-52,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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