*FINE 20’S VINTAGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 23125. (1926) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with James Purdey & Sons famous Audley House address, and with Whitworth steel information on concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, and are also stamped “2-5/8”. Bottoms of rear lumps are engraved “Cylinder” on 26″ bbls, and “Choke” on 28″. Both bbl sets are engraved “Made in England” on splinter. 28″ Bbls have tube numbers “56613” and “56614”, and are stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). 26″ Bbls have tube nos “56607” and “56608” on loop, and bbl makers initials “AW” (Arthur Wilkes). Typical case hardened, Beesley type, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well rendered Purdey house style small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard with SN at grip, has nicely engraved monogram “AHB” on bow. Darkly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features graceful Purdey type drop points and typical point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, has iron which is stamped “H” for long time Purdey actioner Fred Hughes. 26″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. 28″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (I Mod), right -.010 (Lt. Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4-1/2″ oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Obituary of Alfred S. Warren, Jr., prior owner, with other note: “the motor case for this gun is in the Detroit area … with “AHB” monogram intact.” CONDITION: Excellent. 26″ Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with some silvering at muzzles and a few scattered overall light marks. They still retain damascening on breech ends. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue over considerable external pitting. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered at normal carrying points. Lockplates retain nearly all of their fine orig case hardening color, right lock slightly silvered at tail. Trigger plate, guard, and top lever retain over 85% of what appears to be orig bright blue with slight silvering on sharp edges, and at thumbpiece. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. There are some deeper scratches on butt, and considerable scratches and dents on forend, mostly in checkering, which is slightly soiled and worn. Bores of both bbl sets are excellent, showing only the lightest of fine scratches from cleaning and use. Action is tight. Both bbl sets are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. A fine, fast handling, high condition gun from the 20’s. 4-51237 MGM1 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2208

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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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	2208	$17,250.00	FINE 20’S VINTAGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 23125. (1926) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved with James Purdey & Sons famous Audley House address, and with Whitworth steel information on concave game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot, and are also stamped “2-5/8”. Bottoms of rear lumps are engraved “Cylinder” on 26″ bbls, and “Choke” on 28″. Both bbl sets are engraved “Made in England” on splinter. 28″ Bbls have tube numbers “56613” and “56614”, and are stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). 26″ Bbls have tube nos “56607” and “56608” on loop, and bbl makers initials “AW” (Arthur Wilkes). Typical case hardened, Beesley type, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well rendered Purdey house style small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard with SN at grip, has nicely engraved monogram “AHB” on bow. Darkly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features graceful Purdey type drop points and typical point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, has iron which is stamped “H” for long time Purdey actioner Fred Hughes. 26″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (Lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. 28″ Bbl set: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (I Mod), right -.010 (Lt. Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 4-1/2″ oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Obituary of Alfred S. Warren, Jr., prior owner, with other note: “the motor case for this gun is in the Detroit area … with “AHB” monogram intact.” CONDITION: Excellent. 26″ Bbls retain approx 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with some silvering at muzzles and a few scattered overall light marks. They still retain damascening on breech ends. 28″ Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue over considerable external pitting. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, silvered at normal carrying points. Lockplates retain nearly all of their fine orig case hardening color, right lock slightly silvered at tail. Trigger plate, guard, and top lever retain over 85% of what appears to be orig bright blue with slight silvering on sharp edges, and at thumbpiece. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be orig rubbed oil finish with numerous light marks. There are some deeper scratches on butt, and considerable scratches and dents on forend, mostly in checkering, which is slightly soiled and worn. Bores of both bbl sets are excellent, showing only the lightest of fine scratches from cleaning and use. Action is tight. Both bbl sets are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. A fine, fast handling, high condition gun from the 20’s. 4-51237 MGM1 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2208 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 20’S VINTAGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.