*VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 16499. (1899) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 30″ chopper lump bbls with slightly swamped, narrow, game ribs engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street, London, Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid-Pressed Steel” are inlaid with gold stars at rear portions, and are marked “I” and “III”. (Another set of bbls, marked “II” is not present.) Bbl set “I” is stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz. Bottoms of both bbls are stamped “CHOKE”, and with SNs, and bottom of left bbl with makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “20794” and “20795” are on loop. Bbl set “III” is also stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz, but also with London proof for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are also marked “Choke” and with SNs. Bbl makers initials “GA” (George Aston) are on left bbl. Tube numbers “27755” and “27756” are on loop. (Factory records indicate that this third set of bbls was made in 1902, all w/ 2 3/4″ chambers.) Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler head cocking indicators, and double triggers (front “loose”). (Factory records indicate “the gun was made with provision for later fitment of ejectors”.) Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, most likely the work of head engraver, J. Lucas. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on long tang. Dark streaked and marbled, as well as lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over coarsely checkered composition buttplate, and features typical drop points, grip checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “WN” (Wesley Nobbs). BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.020 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. BBL set “III”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Imod), right -.011 (Lt mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers oak and leather case has brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “J A Fielden” (Factory records indicate gun was completed in Feb 1899 for Mr. J. A. Fielden). Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with small paper Purdey label (used between 1883 and 1901) in lid. Case contains heavy 3-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop (most likely made for an 8 or 10 bore), 12 bore chamber brush with ebonized handle, Purdey marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, horn handled striker key, pair of horn handled Purdey marked turnscrews, and a black morocco wallet containing 12 ga mop and two brushes, also in case are two keys. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with copy of ledger page, as well as an old Cogswell & Harrison hang tag for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent. Both bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvering on fences, beads, and bottom of action from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain essentially all of their case hardening color, and traces of what appears to be orig lacquer. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. No visible imperfections, except a few very light flecks toward muzzles of bbl set “I”. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, and they are both on face. Drop is good. Case leather is still mostly light in color, but has numerous stains, rubs, and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with marks and soiling, mostly from bbls. Accessories are good. Label is very fine. A lovely turn of the century Purdey with lots of orig color, and very useful combination of bbls. 4-55198 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2410

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	2410	$25,875.00	VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 16499. (1899) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 30″ chopper lump bbls with slightly swamped, narrow, game ribs engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street, London, Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid-Pressed Steel” are inlaid with gold stars at rear portions, and are marked “I” and “III”. (Another set of bbls, marked “II” is not present.) Bbl set “I” is stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz. Bottoms of both bbls are stamped “CHOKE”, and with SNs, and bottom of left bbl with makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons). Tube numbers “20794” and “20795” are on loop. Bbl set “III” is also stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz, but also with London proof for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are also marked “Choke” and with SNs. Bbl makers initials “GA” (George Aston) are on left bbl. Tube numbers “27755” and “27756” are on loop. (Factory records indicate that this third set of bbls was made in 1902, all w/ 2 3/4″ chambers.) Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler head cocking indicators, and double triggers (front “loose”). (Factory records indicate “the gun was made with provision for later fitment of ejectors”.) Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, most likely the work of head engraver, J. Lucas. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on long tang. Dark streaked and marbled, as well as lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over coarsely checkered composition buttplate, and features typical drop points, grip checkering, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “WN” (Wesley Nobbs). BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.020 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.027. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. BBL set “III”: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (Imod), right -.011 (Lt mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers oak and leather case has brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “J A Fielden” (Factory records indicate gun was completed in Feb 1899 for Mr. J. A. Fielden). Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with small paper Purdey label (used between 1883 and 1901) in lid. Case contains heavy 3-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop (most likely made for an 8 or 10 bore), 12 bore chamber brush with ebonized handle, Purdey marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, horn handled striker key, pair of horn handled Purdey marked turnscrews, and a black morocco wallet containing 12 ga mop and two brushes, also in case are two keys. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with copy of ledger page, as well as an old Cogswell & Harrison hang tag for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent. Both bbls retain essentially all of a London quality re-black, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, silvering on fences, beads, and bottom of action from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain essentially all of their case hardening color, and traces of what appears to be orig lacquer. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a very fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. No visible imperfections, except a few very light flecks toward muzzles of bbl set “I”. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, and they are both on face. Drop is good. Case leather is still mostly light in color, but has numerous stains, rubs, and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with marks and soiling, mostly from bbls. Accessories are good. Label is very fine. A lovely turn of the century Purdey with lots of orig color, and very useful combination of bbls. 4-55198 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2410 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*VERY FINE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.