*FINE CASED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.

SN 26548/ 26549. (1955) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted ribs, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid “1” and “2”, as are top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “66059” and “66060”, and “66247” and “66248” are on loops. Typical Purdey 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 engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern was originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt (No signature found). This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Finely marbled and finely fiddle figured, well matched, European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over checkered wood butts on 1″ factory extensions. Stocks feature typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold ovals engraved “O.V.A.” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are stamped with actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay) on irons. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb:1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Makers brown leather two gun motor case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover has stitched leather corners and top embossed “SHERBURN M. BECKER 620 PARK AVE. NEW YORK” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, silver embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for these particular guns, in lid. Label indicates that gun no. “1” was originally choked IC and Mod, and gun “2” was choked mod and full. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, two horn handled turnscrews, broken case extractor, Purdey marked square oil bottle, 4 snap caps (one marked Purdey, 2 marked Churchill, and 1 marked Abercrombie and Fitch), field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, another wallet with action cleaning brushes, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. PROVENANCE: Copious amount of factory letters, consignors notes, orig receipts, and gun permit, all relating to stock work and fitting sessions performed with this pair of guns, also with info of their origin. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98% factory blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Actions retain approx 90% of their orig case hardening color, silvered at raised bead around breeches and on beads at bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color. Hinge pins, lock pins, and safeties retain most of a factory temper blue. Forend irons, trigger guards and top levers have been re-blued and retain nearly all that blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. These guns saw a Purdey factory refurbish when lengthening pieces were added and bbl work performed. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drops are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Newer outer cover is excellent. New straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with guns. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. Snap caps show considerable use. A lovely pair of top drawer Purdey guns. 4-53773 MGM279 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 2203

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	2203	$74,750.00	FINE CASED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS. SN 26548/ 26549. (1955) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with very narrow, rapidly tapering flat, matted ribs, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid “1” and “2”, as are top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls, and with bbl makers initials “G.W” (George Wood). Tube numbers “66059” and “66060”, and “66247” and “66248” are on loops. Typical Purdey 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 engraved with large, flowing, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fences are beautifully carved in full relief oak leaves and acorns. This pattern was originated by Harry Kell, and in this case, most likely executed by his apprentice and disciple, the reknown, Ken Hunt (No signature found). This pattern is Purdey’s standard post-WWII extra finish option. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and over “London” and “England” on bottom of action. Finely marbled and finely fiddle figured, well matched, European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-3/4″ over checkered wood butts on 1″ factory extensions. Stocks feature typical drop points and point pattern checkering, with gold ovals engraved “O.V.A.” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends with Anson releases are stamped with actioners initials “BD” (Ben Delay) on irons. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.733, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.734, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.011 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb:1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15-3/4″. Makers brown leather two gun motor case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover has stitched leather corners and top embossed “SHERBURN M. BECKER 620 PARK AVE. NEW YORK” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather, silver embossed Purdey label, and paper charge label with information for these particular guns, in lid. Label indicates that gun no. “1” was originally choked IC and Mod, and gun “2” was choked mod and full. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with Turks head, brush, mop, and jag, horn handled striker key, two horn handled turnscrews, broken case extractor, Purdey marked square oil bottle, 4 snap caps (one marked Purdey, 2 marked Churchill, and 1 marked Abercrombie and Fitch), field pull-through cleaning kit in black morocco leather wallet, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, another wallet with action cleaning brushes, and 1929 instruction booklet entitled “Purdey Guns”. PROVENANCE: Copious amount of factory letters, consignors notes, orig receipts, and gun permit, all relating to stock work and fitting sessions performed with this pair of guns, also with info of their origin. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 – 98% factory blue, slightly silvered at muzzles, with a number of small marks and scratches. Actions retain approx 90% of their orig case hardening color, silvered at raised bead around breeches and on beads at bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color. Hinge pins, lock pins, and safeties retain most of a factory temper blue. Forend irons, trigger guards and top levers have been re-blued and retain nearly all that blue, silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, with a number of light marks, checkering re-cut. These guns saw a Purdey factory refurbish when lengthening pieces were added and bbl work performed. Bores are excellent, brilliant throughout. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Drops are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with a number of marks, scuffs and some soiling. Newer outer cover is excellent. New straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and soiling from contact with guns. Labels are excellent, charge label slightly foxed. Accessories are excellent. Snap caps show considerable use. A lovely pair of top drawer Purdey guns. 4-53773 MGM279 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 2203 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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*FINE CASED PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS.