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

SN 26174. (1950) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 28″ chopper lump bbls have raised, matted ribs, and are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Gun is no. “1” of a pair, with the numeral “1” engraved on rear lumps of bbls, top lever, and forend tip. One set is also engraved “SKEET” on rear lump. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube nos. “65055” and “65056” are on heavily choked bbls, and “65057” and “65058” are on “Skeet” marked bbls. Both bbl sets are stamped with bbl makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous). Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut Purdey house style rose and scroll. Lockplates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” which is also engraved on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Small upward pointing arrows are at the top of each lockplate indicating that this gun is fitted with hand detachable locks. Takedown pins are replaced with what are usually factory supplied normal pins. Blued top lever and heavily double beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad with widows peak, and features standard checkering, drop points, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “Cary”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is engraved “1” and stamped with actioner’s initials “MT” (Maurice Timbers). Heavily choked bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. “Skeet” marked bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners, has space for action and both sets of bbls. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label on lid, along with charge card for this particular gun, with boring information for both bbl sets. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, jag, and brush, unmarked square oil bottle, 2 Purdey marked snap caps, and a Purdey marked diary for “1984”. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collections. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, engraving slightly softened, mid-beads removed, and holes plugged. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Bottom is mottled silver to gray brown. Lockplates retain most of their orig color, with left plate considerably stronger. Top lever, trigger guard, and forend iron are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some light marks, checkering re-cut, and new pad with some scuffs. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Bores are excellent with no noticeable imperfections, except the slightest ping on bottom left bbl of heavily choked set. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is excellent with light soiling from contact with bbls and action. Label has some compressions but is otherwise excellent, as is charge card. Accessories are excellent. A robust but well balanced gun, by some of Purdeys most highly regarded crafstmen, suitable for a wide variety of game. 4-55667 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2411

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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	2411	$24,150.00	JAMES PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 26174. (1950) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both sets of 28″ chopper lump bbls have raised, matted ribs, and are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Gun is no. “1” of a pair, with the numeral “1” engraved on rear lumps of bbls, top lever, and forend tip. One set is also engraved “SKEET” on rear lump. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube nos. “65055” and “65056” are on heavily choked bbls, and “65057” and “65058” are on “Skeet” marked bbls. Both bbl sets are stamped with bbl makers initials “JA” (J. Aldous). Case hardened, Beesley patent, self-opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with well cut Purdey house style rose and scroll. Lockplates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” which is also engraved on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Small upward pointing arrows are at the top of each lockplate indicating that this gun is fitted with hand detachable locks. Takedown pins are replaced with what are usually factory supplied normal pins. Blued top lever and heavily double beaded trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad with widows peak, and features standard checkering, drop points, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “Cary”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is engraved “1” and stamped with actioner’s initials “MT” (Maurice Timbers). Heavily choked bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (full), right -.018 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. “Skeet” marked bbls: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners, has space for action and both sets of bbls. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label on lid, along with charge card for this particular gun, with boring information for both bbl sets. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, jag, and brush, unmarked square oil bottle, 2 Purdey marked snap caps, and a Purdey marked diary for “1984”. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collections. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, engraving slightly softened, mid-beads removed, and holes plugged. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Bottom is mottled silver to gray brown. Lockplates retain most of their orig color, with left plate considerably stronger. Top lever, trigger guard, and forend iron are re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some light marks, checkering re-cut, and new pad with some scuffs. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Bores are excellent with no noticeable imperfections, except the slightest ping on bottom left bbl of heavily choked set. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is excellent with light soiling from contact with bbls and action. Label has some compressions but is otherwise excellent, as is charge card. Accessories are excellent. A robust but well balanced gun, by some of Purdeys most highly regarded crafstmen, suitable for a wide variety of game. 4-55667 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2411 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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*JAMES PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.