*FINELY REFURBISHED “GOLDEN AGE” PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 24066. (ca 1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls and bbl makers initials “AS” (Tony Smith) are on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened, Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate and over “London” on bottom of action. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. Top lever is engraved “2”. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown pigskin covered pad, and features standard drop points, checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and iron is stamped with actioners initial “H” (Fred Hughes, long time pre-war Purdey actioner). Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Lt. mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun has been set up for left handed shooter, with triggers turned, and stock cast-on approx 3/8″. Good quality brown leather case with cast brass corners, and combination lock, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed Purdey label on lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, when new bbls were made in 1988. Gun retains nearly all finishes applied at that time, with some silvering to sharp edges and beads of action. Stocks have some minor marks and scratches. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case has some minor scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some rubs through and compressions. 4-53673 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 2207

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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	2207	$16,100.00	FINELY REFURBISHED “GOLDEN AGE” PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 24066. (ca 1929) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls and bbl makers initials “AS” (Tony Smith) are on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened, Beesley patent self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is at the bottom of each lockplate and over “London” on bottom of action. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. Top lever is engraved “2”. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown pigskin covered pad, and features standard drop points, checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and iron is stamped with actioners initial “H” (Fred Hughes, long time pre-war Purdey actioner). Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Lt. mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun has been set up for left handed shooter, with triggers turned, and stock cast-on approx 3/8″. Good quality brown leather case with cast brass corners, and combination lock, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed Purdey label on lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, most likely by factory, when new bbls were made in 1988. Gun retains nearly all finishes applied at that time, with some silvering to sharp edges and beads of action. Stocks have some minor marks and scratches. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Case has some minor scuffs and marks. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some rubs through and compressions. 4-53673 (17,500-22,500) – Lot 2207 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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*FINELY REFURBISHED “GOLDEN AGE” PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.