JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND MOTOR CASE.

SN 14886. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 26″ 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 narrow concave game ribs. Bbl flats of orig bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and with subsequent unidentified proofs for .740. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl with initials “WH” (William Hill, barrel maker). Tube nos. 13931 and 13932 are on loop. The other set of bbls (SN 23449), are stamped with London nitro proofs and 1976 London re-proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Barrel makers initials “RJ” (?) are on bottom of left bbl. Beesley patent self-opening action features 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 with 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. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad over 1″ figured American walnut extension. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron. Orig bbls: Bore diameter: left-.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (cyl), right -.000 (cyl). Bbls do not meet at muzzle, and gap is plugged with solder. Minimum wall thickness: left -.013, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Later bbls, SN 23449: Bore diameter: left-.739, right -.742. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (IC), right -.001 (Cyl). These bbls have also been cut. Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas 2-gun motor case with stitched leather corners has black leather gold embossed label on lid. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refurbished. Orig bbls retain most of an old re-black, considerably silvered from normal hand wear. Later bbls retain most of a lustrous factory type re-black, engraving on rib re-cut. Action retains a considerable amount of orig color hardening where protected. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, done at time of stock extension and pad, over numerous light marks. Checkering shows considerable wear, and has not been re-cut. Stock was broken through wrist, and has been repaired. Forend has repaired crack on left rear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls (new hinge pin). Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case exterior has numerous scuffs and some stains, but is otherwise fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with some minor rubs. Butt blocking for one gun is missing. Label is partially detached but fine. 4-50468 MGM70 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2212

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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	2212	$0.00	JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND MOTOR CASE. SN 14886. (1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 26″ 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 narrow concave game ribs. Bbl flats of orig bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and with subsequent unidentified proofs for .740. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bottom of left bbl with initials “WH” (William Hill, barrel maker). Tube nos. 13931 and 13932 are on loop. The other set of bbls (SN 23449), are stamped with London nitro proofs and 1976 London re-proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Barrel makers initials “RJ” (?) are on bottom of left bbl. Beesley patent self-opening action features 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 with 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. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad over 1″ figured American walnut extension. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is marked with actioner’s initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron. Orig bbls: Bore diameter: left-.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (cyl), right -.000 (cyl). Bbls do not meet at muzzle, and gap is plugged with solder. Minimum wall thickness: left -.013, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Later bbls, SN 23449: Bore diameter: left-.739, right -.742. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (IC), right -.001 (Cyl). These bbls have also been cut. Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas 2-gun motor case with stitched leather corners has black leather gold embossed label on lid. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refurbished. Orig bbls retain most of an old re-black, considerably silvered from normal hand wear. Later bbls retain most of a lustrous factory type re-black, engraving on rib re-cut. Action retains a considerable amount of orig color hardening where protected. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain most of that blue. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, done at time of stock extension and pad, over numerous light marks. Checkering shows considerable wear, and has not been re-cut. Stock was broken through wrist, and has been repaired. Forend has repaired crack on left rear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls (new hinge pin). Drop is good. Ejectors are in time. Case exterior has numerous scuffs and some stains, but is otherwise fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with some minor rubs. Butt blocking for one gun is missing. Label is partially detached but fine. 4-50468 MGM70 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2212 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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JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND MOTOR CASE.