JAMES PURDEY BAR IN WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN.

SN 10647. (1880) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. 314-1/2 Oxford Street London” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid – Pressed Steel” on narrow game rib. There are 3/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 12 bore and 12 muzzles, and “Not for Ball”, as well as Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Late type top lever bar in wood action with Purdeys patented hidden third fastener is fitted with bar action rebounding locks with serpentine round bodied hammers having stylized dolphins heads. Action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved with well cut very small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and top lever is engraved “Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and figured dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.002 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Good, partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over considerable pitting, engraving re-cut. Action retains traces of orig color where protected, but is mostly gray to brown with scattered areas of deep pitting. Stocks retain remnants of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous light dents and scratches. Checkering is considerably worn, especially so on forend, which has some minor loss of wood in bbl channel on left tip. Otherwise stock is sound with no cracks noted around action bar. Bores are good with some light scattered pitting. Action is slightly loose, should be re-jointed before firing. Locks are crisp. With a little work, this gun should make a good shooter. 4-45975 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2416

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2416	$4,425.00	JAMES PURDEY BAR IN WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN. SN 10647. (1880) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. 314-1/2 Oxford Street London” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid – Pressed Steel” on narrow game rib. There are 3/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 12 bore and 12 muzzles, and “Not for Ball”, as well as Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Late type top lever bar in wood action with Purdeys patented hidden third fastener is fitted with bar action rebounding locks with serpentine round bodied hammers having stylized dolphins heads. Action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved with well cut very small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, and top lever is engraved “Patent”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and figured dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.002 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Good, partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over considerable pitting, engraving re-cut. Action retains traces of orig color where protected, but is mostly gray to brown with scattered areas of deep pitting. Stocks retain remnants of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous light dents and scratches. Checkering is considerably worn, especially so on forend, which has some minor loss of wood in bbl channel on left tip. Otherwise stock is sound with no cracks noted around action bar. Bores are good with some light scattered pitting. Action is slightly loose, should be re-jointed before firing. Locks are crisp. With a little work, this gun should make a good shooter. 4-45975 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2416 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 BAR IN WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN.