*SUPERB PURDEY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN W/EXTRA FINISH FLOHIMONT ENGRAVING AND CASE.

*SUPERB PURDEY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN W/EXTRA FINISH FLOHIMONT ENGRAVING AND CASE. SN 29675. Cal. 12 Ga. This very gun has been featured by Purdey’s in their international print and electronic advertising campaigns. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow concave game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1997 London proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “D.S”. Tube numbers “77471” and “77472” are on loop. Typical Beesley self opening patent action has double triggers, automatic safety, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and is very finely engraved with well executed open shaded scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” inlaid in gold on ribands on each lock plate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons London – England” in two ribands with matching shaded scroll and vignette of bobwhite flushing out of birch thicket. Fences are relief acanthus scroll engraved. Right lock plate depicts mallards flushing out of a marsh. Left lock plate shows mallards at rest. Trigger guard has matching shaded open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. This superb work was executed by Purdey contract engraver Cecile Flohimont whose signature, “Flohimont”, is on trigger plate at right side of front trigger. Dark and finely mottled Turkish walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant gold oval on toe line, approx 28 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and typical Purdey drop points. Anson release splinter forend has wood, checkering, and engraving to match rest of gun. Actioners initials “PB” are stamped on forend iron. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather case has maroon cloth interior, leather label, paper label giving particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc cleaning rod, 3 horn handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, and bench cloth, as well as, the key. PROVENANCE: Copy of Purdey advertising cut for this particular gun. CONDITION: Virtually new, as are the case and accessories 4-38159 MGM32 (90,000-125,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	1170	$0.00	SUPERB PURDEY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN W/EXTRA FINISH FLOHIMONT ENGRAVING AND CASE. SN 29675. Cal. 12 Ga. This very gun has been featured by Purdey’s in their international print and electronic advertising campaigns. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow concave game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1997 London proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “D.S”. Tube numbers “77471” and “77472” are on loop. Typical Beesley self opening patent action has double triggers, automatic safety, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and is very finely engraved with well executed open shaded scroll with “J. Purdey & Sons” inlaid in gold on ribands on each lock plate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons London – England” in two ribands with matching shaded scroll and vignette of bobwhite flushing out of birch thicket. Fences are relief acanthus scroll engraved. Right lock plate depicts mallards flushing out of a marsh. Left lock plate shows mallards at rest. Trigger guard has matching shaded open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. This superb work was executed by Purdey contract engraver Cecile Flohimont whose signature, “Flohimont”, is on trigger plate at right side of front trigger. Dark and finely mottled Turkish walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant gold oval on toe line, approx 28 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and typical Purdey drop points. Anson release splinter forend has wood, checkering, and engraving to match rest of gun. Actioners initials “PB” are stamped on forend iron. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather case has maroon cloth interior, leather label, paper label giving particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc cleaning rod, 3 horn handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, and bench cloth, as well as, the key. PROVENANCE: Copy of Purdey advertising cut for this particular gun. CONDITION: Virtually new, as are the case and accessories 4-38159 MGM32 (90,000-125,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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