ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 11859/ 11860. (1884) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly swamped game ribs and hidden bbl extensions without bolts, are engraved “1” or “2” on rear portions of ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “SLEEVED”. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non-automatic safeties, engraved arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (fronts articulated). Actions and locks are engraved with 80% coverage Purdey house style rose and scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on tangs. Fairly well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/8″ over red Decelerator pads, and feature standard checkering and vacant silver ovals. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases. Gun “1” 11859: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .005 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Gun “2” 11860: Bore diameter: left -.727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Old leather two gun case is embossed “J. W. Sandilands” and “Cameron Highlanders” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old small Purdey paper label in lid. Case contains a 2-pc ebonized wood and brass cleaning rod, and a pair of aluminum snap caps. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a British black probably applied at time of proof. Actions are coin finished, engraving considerably thinned with areas picked up. Stocks are sound with glossy finish, and re-cut checkering, metal somewhat proud of wood. Forend wood of gun “2” is a well done replacement. Bores are excellent. Gun “1” is slightly loose and off-face. Top lever spring is weak. Feels tight with top lever pushed all the way to the left and forend installed. Gun “2” is tight and on face. Case leather is dark with many bumps, nicks, and scratches. Straps and handle are new. Interior cloth is new. Label is foxed and soiled. 51617-2 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1351

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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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	1351	$0.00	ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 11859/ 11860. (1884) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly swamped game ribs and hidden bbl extensions without bolts, are engraved “1” or “2” on rear portions of ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers and “SLEEVED”. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non-automatic safeties, engraved arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (fronts articulated). Actions and locks are engraved with 80% coverage Purdey house style rose and scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guards have SNs on tangs. Fairly well matched European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/8″ over red Decelerator pads, and feature standard checkering and vacant silver ovals. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases. Gun “1” 11859: Bore diameter: left -.731, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .005 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .022, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Gun “2” 11860: Bore diameter: left -.727, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .009 (IC), right – .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. Old leather two gun case is embossed “J. W. Sandilands” and “Cameron Highlanders” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has old small Purdey paper label in lid. Case contains a 2-pc ebonized wood and brass cleaning rod, and a pair of aluminum snap caps. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a British black probably applied at time of proof. Actions are coin finished, engraving considerably thinned with areas picked up. Stocks are sound with glossy finish, and re-cut checkering, metal somewhat proud of wood. Forend wood of gun “2” is a well done replacement. Bores are excellent. Gun “1” is slightly loose and off-face. Top lever spring is weak. Feels tight with top lever pushed all the way to the left and forend installed. Gun “2” is tight and on face. Case leather is dark with many bumps, nicks, and scratches. Straps and handle are new. Interior cloth is new. Label is foxed and soiled. 51617-2 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1351 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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ANTIQUE PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK GAME GUNS WITH CASE.