VERY EARLY PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

VERY EARLY PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 11315. (1882) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have remnants of Purdey Audley House address on narrow, concave, game rib. Sides of bbls are stamped “SLEEVED”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .662 bore diameter. There are nitro proof marks on bottoms of bbls. Early Purdey self-opening action without intercepting sears, having clover leaf trigger plate extension, also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey hidden third fastener, arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with extremely well cut fine shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, and is undoubtedly the work of Purdey head engraver, J Lucas, who originated this style, which was to become Purdey’s standard. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Fences are beautifully carved with relief fleur-de-lis with scrolled background. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, also scroll engraved. SN is on grip. Somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 3/4″ wood extension, with checkered butt. Stock features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Boss ejector system. Bore diameter: left- .660, right -.661 Bore restrictions: left -.010, right – .005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90% + of their blue, as done at time of sleeving, with some subsequent freckling. Sleeve job nicely done with good transition between mono-bloc and tubes. Joint line is visible. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Trigger guard and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that blue, engraving slightly washed. Stock appears to be old well done replacement, as it lacks drop points, however quality of work is excellent and possibly original, and retains nearly all of an old oil finish, over a few minor marks. Wood is slightly under metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A lovely old small bore classic, made before Purdey’s offered an ejector. (The best in the trade was installed.) This gun was given a new lease on life, with a competent sleeving job. 4-38874 MGM237 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1153	$9,775.00	VERY EARLY PURDEY BEESLEY PATENT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 11315. (1882) Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls have remnants of Purdey Audley House address on narrow, concave, game rib. Sides of bbls are stamped “SLEEVED”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers at .662 bore diameter. There are nitro proof marks on bottoms of bbls. Early Purdey self-opening action without intercepting sears, having clover leaf trigger plate extension, also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, Purdey hidden third fastener, arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with extremely well cut fine shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights, and is undoubtedly the work of Purdey head engraver, J Lucas, who originated this style, which was to become Purdey’s standard. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “Purdey’s Patent” is on bottom of action. Fences are beautifully carved with relief fleur-de-lis with scrolled background. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, also scroll engraved. SN is on grip. Somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over 3/4″ wood extension, with checkered butt. Stock features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Boss ejector system. Bore diameter: left- .660, right -.661 Bore restrictions: left -.010, right – .005. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90% + of their blue, as done at time of sleeving, with some subsequent freckling. Sleeve job nicely done with good transition between mono-bloc and tubes. Joint line is visible. Action is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Trigger guard and top lever re-blued, and retain most of that blue, engraving slightly washed. Stock appears to be old well done replacement, as it lacks drop points, however quality of work is excellent and possibly original, and retains nearly all of an old oil finish, over a few minor marks. Wood is slightly under metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A lovely old small bore classic, made before Purdey’s offered an ejector. (The best in the trade was installed.) This gun was given a new lease on life, with a competent sleeving job. 4-38874 MGM237 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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