*SCARCE PAIR OF 16 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 19581/ 19582. (1909) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on slightly raised, narrow, concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” and with SNs. Bottoms of left bbls are stamped with noted Purdey bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube nos. 39942 and 39943 are on gun no. “1”, and 39944 and 39945 are on gun no. “2”. Guns were built as a pair, and engraved “1” and “2” on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and interiors of forend irons. They are also stamped “1” or “2” on webs between lump holes on water tables. Typical case hardened Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), engraved arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottoms of actions over “London”. Blued top levers and trigger guards are scroll engraved . SNs are at grips. Well matched, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over dark brown leather covered pads, and feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and silver ovals engraved with monogram “BCH” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Both are marked with long time Purdey actioners initials “F.H” (Fred Hughes. In 1912, he and Sam Simons were two of the highest paid craftsmen at Purdeys). Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.663, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt. mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth and has small paper Purdey label in lid along with charge card for this particular pair of guns. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and jag, unmarked round oil bottle, bone striker case with three spare strikers, and an ebonized handled striker key. Under one covered compartment is a black morocco wallet containing a pull through cleaning kit. PROVENANCE: Copy of Purdey letter indicating this pair was completed in Oct. 1909. CONDITION: Fine, as correctly maintained and partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, lettering on rib thinned (considerably thinned on gun no. “2”). Actions have traces of orig case hardening color where protected, with a hint of color on lockplates, but are mostly a pleasing silver to pewter gray. New blue of top levers and trigger guards is slightly silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old factory refinish with numerous scratches, marks, and small dings. Re-cut checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some slight frosting. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drop on gun “1” is a bit worn with forend iron touching action. Ejectors are strong and in time on both guns. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous marks, scuffs, and abrasions. New handle and straps are very fine. Interior cloth is fine, with a number of marks, rubs, and compressions from contact with guns. Partitions are fine. Accessories are fine. A solid pair of dynamic small bore guns with long bbls, great dimensions, and good measurements. 4-53558 MGM124 (32,500-42,500) – Lot 2201

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	2201	$37,375.00	SCARCE PAIR OF 16 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 19581/ 19582. (1909) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street. London. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on slightly raised, narrow, concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” and with SNs. Bottoms of left bbls are stamped with noted Purdey bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube nos. 39942 and 39943 are on gun no. “1”, and 39944 and 39945 are on gun no. “2”. Guns were built as a pair, and engraved “1” and “2” on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and interiors of forend irons. They are also stamped “1” or “2” on webs between lump holes on water tables. Typical case hardened Beesley patent self-opening actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), engraved arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Actions are engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and on bottoms of actions over “London”. Blued top levers and trigger guards are scroll engraved . SNs are at grips. Well matched, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over dark brown leather covered pads, and feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and silver ovals engraved with monogram “BCH” on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Both are marked with long time Purdey actioners initials “F.H” (Fred Hughes. In 1912, he and Sam Simons were two of the highest paid craftsmen at Purdeys). Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.663, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.006 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.662, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt. mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig oak and leather two gun case with brass corners and circular central medallion, is lined in scarlet cloth and has small paper Purdey label in lid along with charge card for this particular pair of guns. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and jag, unmarked round oil bottle, bone striker case with three spare strikers, and an ebonized handled striker key. Under one covered compartment is a black morocco wallet containing a pull through cleaning kit. PROVENANCE: Copy of Purdey letter indicating this pair was completed in Oct. 1909. CONDITION: Fine, as correctly maintained and partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% London quality re-black, lettering on rib thinned (considerably thinned on gun no. “2”). Actions have traces of orig case hardening color where protected, with a hint of color on lockplates, but are mostly a pleasing silver to pewter gray. New blue of top levers and trigger guards is slightly silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old factory refinish with numerous scratches, marks, and small dings. Re-cut checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some slight frosting. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drop on gun “1” is a bit worn with forend iron touching action. Ejectors are strong and in time on both guns. Case leather is considerably darkened with numerous marks, scuffs, and abrasions. New handle and straps are very fine. Interior cloth is fine, with a number of marks, rubs, and compressions from contact with guns. Partitions are fine. Accessories are fine. A solid pair of dynamic small bore guns with long bbls, great dimensions, and good measurements. 4-53558 MGM124 (32,500-42,500) – Lot 2201 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*SCARCE PAIR OF 16 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE.