*FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 17066. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib. Gun is one of a pair, with “1” gold inlaid at rear of rib, on top lever, and on central diamond of forend. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bottom of left bbl with unknown bbl makers initials “AP” (?). Tube nos. 24773 and 24774 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action features third fastener, side clips, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrow head engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style well cut rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “WN” (Wesley Nobbs) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.026 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Best quality oak and pigskin leather case has shaped brass corners and central medallion on top, engraved with monogram “PLC”. Interior is lined in deep scarlet velvet and has atypical black and gold Purdey label on lid. Interior is French fitted for an array of exceptionally fine ebony handled nickel-plated accessories, including: James Dixon & Son chamber brush, 4 powder and shot measures, Hawksley oil bottle, wad rammer, and roll crimping tool, bone striker case with strikers, as well as a pair of Purdey marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of an older sympathetic re-blue with engraving and extra fine file cutting of rib preserved. Slight silvering is at muzzles, and there are a few light scattered marks overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, the balance a very pleasing bright silver to pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig case hardening color. Top lever retains most of its orig blue, silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of what appears to be its orig blue, heavily silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches, maintained over the years with added oil. Sharp edges around lockplates, on drop points, and grip area show considerable hand wear, as does checkering, which has not been re-cut. Pad appears to be original, and is petrified. Bores are excellent, with one or two light pits in right bbl. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine with a number of light marks, stains and scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and marks from contact with gun and accessories. Accessories are excellent. One turnscrew has a horn handle. A lovely old gun, relatively unmolested, strikingly presented. 4-50465 MGM72 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2206

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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	2206	$28,175.00	FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 17066. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “James Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib. Gun is one of a pair, with “1” gold inlaid at rear of rib, on top lever, and on central diamond of forend. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, choke, and bottom of left bbl with unknown bbl makers initials “AP” (?). Tube nos. 24773 and 24774 are on loop. Beesley patent self-opening action features third fastener, side clips, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, arrow head engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style well cut rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver pad. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “WN” (Wesley Nobbs) on iron. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.026 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Best quality oak and pigskin leather case has shaped brass corners and central medallion on top, engraved with monogram “PLC”. Interior is lined in deep scarlet velvet and has atypical black and gold Purdey label on lid. Interior is French fitted for an array of exceptionally fine ebony handled nickel-plated accessories, including: James Dixon & Son chamber brush, 4 powder and shot measures, Hawksley oil bottle, wad rammer, and roll crimping tool, bone striker case with strikers, as well as a pair of Purdey marked snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95% of an older sympathetic re-blue with engraving and extra fine file cutting of rib preserved. Slight silvering is at muzzles, and there are a few light scattered marks overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, the balance a very pleasing bright silver to pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig case hardening color. Top lever retains most of its orig blue, silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of what appears to be its orig blue, heavily silvered on edges and at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches, maintained over the years with added oil. Sharp edges around lockplates, on drop points, and grip area show considerable hand wear, as does checkering, which has not been re-cut. Pad appears to be original, and is petrified. Bores are excellent, with one or two light pits in right bbl. Action is very slightly loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine with a number of light marks, stains and scuffs. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and marks from contact with gun and accessories. Accessories are excellent. One turnscrew has a horn handle. A lovely old gun, relatively unmolested, strikingly presented. 4-50465 MGM72 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2206 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 JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE AND ACCESSORIES.