*J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

*J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 26225. (Ca. 1952) Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ and 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels with ventilated ribs, and two ivory beads are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” on top of left bbls, and “Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England” on right bbls. 28″ Barrels have London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Both are stamped “choke” and marked with SN, with barrel makers initials “JA” (J.Aldous). 26″ Barrels are proofed for 2-3/4″ chambers. Tube nos. “65105” and “65106” are on 28″ bbls, and “65107” and “65108” are on the 26″ bbls. Case hardened Beesley patent self opening action has automatic safety, with “Safe” inlaid in gold, hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, and Purdey single trigger. Action is engraved with shaded open acanthus scroll with setters head inlaid in gold on bottom. Lock plates have some scroll with gold relief inlaid ducks in marsh scenes. “J. Purdey & Sons” is engraved on both lock plates. Fences are relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif. Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll, SN at grip, and terminates at horn grip cap. Slightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over thin Silvers type pad, with 22 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and gold oval in bottom of grip cap which is engraved “Charles P. Skouras, 825 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.” Individual letters “CPS” are inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has wood, metal, and checkering to match remainder of gun. Forend iron is stamped with initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers, actioner). 28″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. 26″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb:1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest handling marks, and slight silvering on beads, fences, and top lever. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works well. Drop shows little evidence of wear. 4-38645 MGM16 (45,000-65,000)

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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	1174	$46,000.00	J. PURDEY EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. SN 26225. (Ca. 1952) Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ and 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels with ventilated ribs, and two ivory beads are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” on top of left bbls, and “Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England” on right bbls. 28″ Barrels have London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Both are stamped “choke” and marked with SN, with barrel makers initials “JA” (J.Aldous). 26″ Barrels are proofed for 2-3/4″ chambers. Tube nos. “65105” and “65106” are on 28″ bbls, and “65107” and “65108” are on the 26″ bbls. Case hardened Beesley patent self opening action has automatic safety, with “Safe” inlaid in gold, hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, and Purdey single trigger. Action is engraved with shaded open acanthus scroll with setters head inlaid in gold on bottom. Lock plates have some scroll with gold relief inlaid ducks in marsh scenes. “J. Purdey & Sons” is engraved on both lock plates. Fences are relief engraved in oak leaf and acorn motif. Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll, SN at grip, and terminates at horn grip cap. Slightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over thin Silvers type pad, with 22 LPI flat top checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and gold oval in bottom of grip cap which is engraved “Charles P. Skouras, 825 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.” Individual letters “CPS” are inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has wood, metal, and checkering to match remainder of gun. Forend iron is stamped with initials “M.T” (Maurice Timbers, actioner). 28″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.8 oz. 26″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb:1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3.5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest handling marks, and slight silvering on beads, fences, and top lever. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works well. Drop shows little evidence of wear. 4-38645 MGM16 (45,000-65,000) 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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