*RARE, EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR NEW, EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE.

SN 27814. (ca 1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This scarce (59 produced) top-of-the-line trap gun has 32″ bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib, fitted with two white beads. Top left of bbl is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” Bbl flat is stamped with London nitro proofs, and bottom of bbl with “PURDEY”, SN, and bbl maker’s initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Tube no. “67926” is on loop. Nicely filed, case hardened, Beesley patent action fires with the left lock (right lockplate is “dummy”). There is no safety. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded, large, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fence is relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. This extra finish pattern was often used by noted engraver, Ken Hunt, who most likely engraved this gun (no signature can be found). “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action where it is in an oval over “London” and “England”. Blued small bow trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, with SN on tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lovely, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over solid red basket-weave Pachmayr pad. Classic Purdey style drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: .732. Bore restriction: .041. (Full) Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig maker’s leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed Purdey label along with charge label for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and brush in black vinyl wallet, with Purdey marked snap cap and square oil bottle, along with case straps. Spare firing pin is rolled in a light purple envelope marked with SN. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks in wood and metal, and light extractor wipe marks on breechface. Our consignor ordered this gun new and he has never fired it. It remains unfired outside of the factory since delivery to our consignor. Mechanically crisp. Case also appears near new, with one or two of the lightest marks. Interior cloth has slight impressions from contact with gun. An investment quality and condition classic. Replacement cost for this gun today from Purdey’s is quoted at $135,000. 4-50478 MGM230 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2205

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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	2205	$21,850.00	RARE, EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR NEW, EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE. SN 27814. (ca 1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. This scarce (59 produced) top-of-the-line trap gun has 32″ bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib, fitted with two white beads. Top left of bbl is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” Bbl flat is stamped with London nitro proofs, and bottom of bbl with “PURDEY”, SN, and bbl maker’s initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Tube no. “67926” is on loop. Nicely filed, case hardened, Beesley patent action fires with the left lock (right lockplate is “dummy”). There is no safety. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded, large, scrolled acanthus with strap work highlights. Fence is relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. This extra finish pattern was often used by noted engraver, Ken Hunt, who most likely engraved this gun (no signature can be found). “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action where it is in an oval over “London” and “England”. Blued small bow trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, with SN on tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lovely, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over solid red basket-weave Pachmayr pad. Classic Purdey style drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: .732. Bore restriction: .041. (Full) Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig maker’s leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed Purdey label along with charge label for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and brush in black vinyl wallet, with Purdey marked snap cap and square oil bottle, along with case straps. Spare firing pin is rolled in a light purple envelope marked with SN. PROVENANCE: William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, with only the faintest of minor handling marks in wood and metal, and light extractor wipe marks on breechface. Our consignor ordered this gun new and he has never fired it. It remains unfired outside of the factory since delivery to our consignor. Mechanically crisp. Case also appears near new, with one or two of the lightest marks. Interior cloth has slight impressions from contact with gun. An investment quality and condition classic. Replacement cost for this gun today from Purdey’s is quoted at $135,000. 4-50478 MGM230 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2205 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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*RARE, EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR NEW, EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH CASE.