RARE PURDEY/ HENRY SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 9293. (ca 1874) Cal. .450 BPE. 27″ Tapered round bbl has full length matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, sights. Unmatted portion at rear of rib is engraved “James Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford St. London”. Typical Alexander Henry falling block action with thumb detent latch on opening lever, is fitted with left hand peninsula lock with high spurred, round bodied, serpentine hammer. Lockplate is cranked to blend into pistol grip, and fitted with front sliding safety. Action and lock are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut medium scroll. Top of action is engraved “Henry’s Patent” and tail of lockplate “James Purdey”. Lightly marbled and stump figured, dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate, and features classic Purdey double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a silver circle on toe line engraved “JL” in script. Matching forend has typical Alex Henry groove at tip, and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue, silvering at muzzle, along rib, and thinning overall. Action and lock retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, but overall a pleasing silver to pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous minor marks, some added oil, as maintenance over the years, and with considerable hand wear at grip and forend. Checkering is somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Bore is good, shiny, with strong rifling, lightly pitted throughout, and with considerable erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Lock is crisp. A fine example of this scarce Purdey rifle with only 41 sold. 4-53506 MGM86 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2261

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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	2261	$0.00	RARE PURDEY/ HENRY SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. SN 9293. (ca 1874) Cal. .450 BPE. 27″ Tapered round bbl has full length matted rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, sights. Unmatted portion at rear of rib is engraved “James Purdey 314-1/2 Oxford St. London”. Typical Alexander Henry falling block action with thumb detent latch on opening lever, is fitted with left hand peninsula lock with high spurred, round bodied, serpentine hammer. Lockplate is cranked to blend into pistol grip, and fitted with front sliding safety. Action and lock are engraved with about 50% coverage well cut medium scroll. Top of action is engraved “Henry’s Patent” and tail of lockplate “James Purdey”. Lightly marbled and stump figured, dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate, and features classic Purdey double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a silver circle on toe line engraved “JL” in script. Matching forend has typical Alex Henry groove at tip, and attaches to bbl with side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx. 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue, silvering at muzzle, along rib, and thinning overall. Action and lock retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, but overall a pleasing silver to pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous minor marks, some added oil, as maintenance over the years, and with considerable hand wear at grip and forend. Checkering is somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Bore is good, shiny, with strong rifling, lightly pitted throughout, and with considerable erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Lock is crisp. A fine example of this scarce Purdey rifle with only 41 sold. 4-53506 MGM86 (8,000-10,000) – Lot 2261 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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RARE PURDEY/ HENRY SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE.