*FINE LONG BARRELED EXTRA FINISH 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 25158. (1937) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on raised, narrow, concave game rib, which is gold inlaid with the numeral “1” at rear. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, both at 7/8 oz. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, “Choke”, and bottom of left bbl with barrel makers initials “A W” (Arthur Wilkes). Tube numbers “62443” and “62444” are on loop. Scaled down, Beesley, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey’s single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally fine, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights; with largest scroll on sideplates ending in cornucopia of rose blossoms. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on oval at bottom of each lockplate. Fences are engraved with chiseled, high relief, scrolled acanthus terminating in flowers. (A Kell signature feature.) This fine engraving extends to scrolled acanthus on top lever. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” in lozenge. This work is undoubtedly from the shop of Harry Kell, noted engraver to the London trade. Blued, single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. The numeral “1” is gold inlaid at top rear near heel. Matching splinter ejector forend with “1” gold inlaid on tip, has Anson release. “1” is also engraved on inside of iron, which is stamped with actioners initials “L H” (Len Howard). Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in olive green velvet, and has tan leather Flli Rizzini label in lid. PROVENANCE: Julia Auctions sold the #2 mate to this gun (25159) in October 2008. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refreshed. Bbls retain approx 95% of an old London quality re-black, subsequently thinned, mostly at carry point. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig color. Stocks retain nearly all of an older oil finish over some light marks and with a few minor subsequent ones. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Drop is slightly worn. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. A lovely golden age small bore Purdey, that measures perfectly. 4-50332 MGM156 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 3349

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3349	$4,312.50	FINE LONG BARRELED EXTRA FINISH 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 25158. (1937) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England. Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on raised, narrow, concave game rib, which is gold inlaid with the numeral “1” at rear. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, both at 7/8 oz. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, “Choke”, and bottom of left bbl with barrel makers initials “A W” (Arthur Wilkes). Tube numbers “62443” and “62444” are on loop. Scaled down, Beesley, self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey’s single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally fine, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights; with largest scroll on sideplates ending in cornucopia of rose blossoms. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on oval at bottom of each lockplate. Fences are engraved with chiseled, high relief, scrolled acanthus terminating in flowers. (A Kell signature feature.) This fine engraving extends to scrolled acanthus on top lever. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” “LONDON” “ENGLAND” in lozenge. This work is undoubtedly from the shop of Harry Kell, noted engraver to the London trade. Blued, single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. The numeral “1” is gold inlaid at top rear near heel. Matching splinter ejector forend with “1” gold inlaid on tip, has Anson release. “1” is also engraved on inside of iron, which is stamped with actioners initials “L H” (Len Howard). Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in olive green velvet, and has tan leather Flli Rizzini label in lid. PROVENANCE: Julia Auctions sold the #2 mate to this gun (25159) in October 2008. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refreshed. Bbls retain approx 95% of an old London quality re-black, subsequently thinned, mostly at carry point. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% of their orig color. Stocks retain nearly all of an older oil finish over some light marks and with a few minor subsequent ones. Checkering re-cut, and is a bit sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Drop is slightly worn. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. A lovely golden age small bore Purdey, that measures perfectly. 4-50332 MGM156 (35,000-65,000) – Lot 3349 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*FINE LONG BARRELED EXTRA FINISH 20 GAUGE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.