J. PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE.

SN 12656. (1887) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on swamped, narrow, concave, game rib, which is also engraved “1”. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs, as well as London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube numbers “4828” and “4829” are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold inlaid arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and Purdey’s hidden third fastener. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, undoubtedly the work of, and designed by, G. Lucas, Purdey’s head engraver. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “PURDEY’S PATENT” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “1” and “PATENT”. Very fine, well marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “G B”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “A.P” (A. Phillips). Bore diameter: left-.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.019, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners has initials “G.H.B.” and “St. Paul” embossed on lid. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has 1930’s vintage black and gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Case contains 2-pc vulcanite and brass AGA cleaning rod with two mops, red morocco wallet containing action cleaning brushes, black morocco wallet with pull-through field cleaning kit, rosewood handled turnscrew, unmarked round oil bottle, and a pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory email. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished by Purdeys in 1935. A Purdey email relates that this gun was completed in August 1887 for Mr. W. H. Grenfell. It was number 1 of a pair of guns. It originally had 30″ barrels with a stock length of 15-1/2″, and a weight of 7 pounds. In “September 1935 Purdey’s shortened the bbls to 27″, nitro-proofed the gun, lightened the gun to 6 pounds 3-1/2 oz.” Further the gun was originally made with a half pistol grip and “September 1935, stock shortened to 14-3/8″ mid with leather covered heel pad.” The gun is presently configured as it left Purdey’s in 1935 with only some subsequent wear. When Purdey’s shortened the bbls they obviously relaid new ribs, as correct keels are present at muzzles, top rib newly engraved. They also back bored the bbls to the present dimensions before submitting them to proof. The half pistol grip was altered to straight grip with checkering re-run. A new case was provided by A & F. The initials on silver oval match those on top of case. Bbls presently retain approx 85% factory blue, silvered mostly at normal carry point above forend. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Overall effect is a pleasing, smooth, mottled silver to pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain traces of what appears to be their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their 1935 renewed finish with a considerable number of light rubs, marks, and scratches. Checkering shows considerable wear. There is an incipient small crack at bottom rear of right lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Non-Purdey ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with a number of scuffs and marks. One leather corner is missing. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is very fine, with some soiling and rubs from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are very fine. A dynamic, well balanced, game gun. 4-50169 MGM106 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3350

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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	3350	$0.00	J. PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE. SN 12656. (1887) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on swamped, narrow, concave, game rib, which is also engraved “1”. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs, as well as London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Tube numbers “4828” and “4829” are on loop. Case hardened, Beesley self-opening, sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold inlaid arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and Purdey’s hidden third fastener. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut, miniscule scroll with rose bouquet highlights in Purdey house style, undoubtedly the work of, and designed by, G. Lucas, Purdey’s head engraver. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “PURDEY’S PATENT” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “1” and “PATENT”. Very fine, well marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “G B”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Iron is stamped with actioners initials “A.P” (A. Phillips). Bore diameter: left-.738, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Light Mod), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.019, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners has initials “G.H.B.” and “St. Paul” embossed on lid. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has 1930’s vintage black and gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Case contains 2-pc vulcanite and brass AGA cleaning rod with two mops, red morocco wallet containing action cleaning brushes, black morocco wallet with pull-through field cleaning kit, rosewood handled turnscrew, unmarked round oil bottle, and a pair of A & F marked snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory email. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refurbished by Purdeys in 1935. A Purdey email relates that this gun was completed in August 1887 for Mr. W. H. Grenfell. It was number 1 of a pair of guns. It originally had 30″ barrels with a stock length of 15-1/2″, and a weight of 7 pounds. In “September 1935 Purdey’s shortened the bbls to 27″, nitro-proofed the gun, lightened the gun to 6 pounds 3-1/2 oz.” Further the gun was originally made with a half pistol grip and “September 1935, stock shortened to 14-3/8″ mid with leather covered heel pad.” The gun is presently configured as it left Purdey’s in 1935 with only some subsequent wear. When Purdey’s shortened the bbls they obviously relaid new ribs, as correct keels are present at muzzles, top rib newly engraved. They also back bored the bbls to the present dimensions before submitting them to proof. The half pistol grip was altered to straight grip with checkering re-run. A new case was provided by A & F. The initials on silver oval match those on top of case. Bbls presently retain approx 85% factory blue, silvered mostly at normal carry point above forend. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color. Overall effect is a pleasing, smooth, mottled silver to pewter gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain traces of what appears to be their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their 1935 renewed finish with a considerable number of light rubs, marks, and scratches. Checkering shows considerable wear. There is an incipient small crack at bottom rear of right lockplate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Non-Purdey ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with a number of scuffs and marks. One leather corner is missing. Handle is fine. Interior cloth is very fine, with some soiling and rubs from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are very fine. A dynamic, well balanced, game gun. 4-50169 MGM106 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3350 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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J. PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE.