*JAMES PURDEY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 19711. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are marked with Purdey’s Audley House address and Whitworth steel information on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Tube nos “39426” and “39427” are on loop, and bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Beesley patent, sidelock, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is engraved on each lockplate and on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “SPS”. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, is stamped with initials “A.F” (famed Purdey actioner Alf Fullalove). Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Extra full), right -.011 (Lt. mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. (Stock is considerably cast off, approx 1/2″.) Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue, engraving considerably softened and thin. There are a number of deep marks and scratches on top rear of right bbl. Action and lockplates are silver gray to brown. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of an old bright blue with engraving softened. Correctly shaped replacement stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn, especially on forend. Action is very slightly loose, but bbls are on face. Drop is good. Bores are very fine with slight pitting under polishing, mostly in right bbl. Ejectors are in time. 4-51223 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2214

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2214	$10,350.00	JAMES PURDEY HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SIDELOCK GAME GUN. SN 19711. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are marked with Purdey’s Audley House address and Whitworth steel information on narrow, concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz of shot. Tube nos “39426” and “39427” are on loop, and bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Beesley patent, sidelock, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is engraved on each lockplate and on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “SPS”. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release, is stamped with initials “A.F” (famed Purdey actioner Alf Fullalove). Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Extra full), right -.011 (Lt. mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. (Stock is considerably cast off, approx 1/2″.) Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-blue, engraving considerably softened and thin. There are a number of deep marks and scratches on top rear of right bbl. Action and lockplates are silver gray to brown. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of an old bright blue with engraving softened. Correctly shaped replacement stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with a number of light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn, especially on forend. Action is very slightly loose, but bbls are on face. Drop is good. Bores are very fine with slight pitting under polishing, mostly in right bbl. Ejectors are in time. 4-51223 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 2214 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 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SIDELOCK GAME GUN.