*FINELY ENGRAVED J.PURDEY AND SONS EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*FINELY ENGRAVED J.PURDEY AND SONS EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 26794. (Ca. 1959) Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls. This very fine gun is engraved “James Purdey & Sons.” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops of bbls, with narrow, flat, matted, game ribs. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls along with barrel makers initials “J.A” (J. Aldous). Tube nos. “66797” and “66798” are stamped on loop of 26″ bbls; Tube nos. “66795” and “66796” on the 28″ bbls. Bottom ribs are engraved “Made especially for Dr. Edgar Lawrence”. Typical Beesley patent self opening action features Purdey non selective single trigger, automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, bushed strikers, and raised rib tumbler ends as cocking indicators. Case hardened action and lockplates are engraved with finely executed rose, scroll, and strapwork with “J. Purdey & Sons” in relief in cartouche on both sides of lock plates. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, London England” surrounded by rose and scroll garland with horned Greenman peering from termination of trigger plate. Fences are engraved with extremely well executed high relief open shaded acanthus scroll with rose terminations. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN in relief on tang. Very fine honey colored nicely marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over leather covered pad, and features 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and individual initials “EAL” inlaid in gold on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has Anson release. Actioners initials “B.D” (Ben Delay) are stamped on iron. 26″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-9/16″. 28″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.036. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Leather, toe under, two barrel case with stitched leather corners is marked “Abercrombie and Fitch, New York. Made in England”. Initials “EAL” are on lid. Interior is lined in maroon cloth with leather Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, snap caps,”A and F” marked oil bottle, and ebony striker bottle with spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all original blue, thinning a bit at muzzles of both bbls, and with a few marks from contact with forend. Action retains 80% case color, silvering on beads and fences. Lock plates retain 95% of their case color, and most of their original varnish. Stocks retain most of their original finish with a few nicks and bumps. Checkering is very slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works well. Exterior of case has numerous scuffs in leather. Original straps show considerable wear, but are strong. Handle is a replacement, and needs further attention. Interior cloth is good, partitions are tight. Scuff on label from contact with action. Accessories are fine. 4-38639 MGM46 (30,000-40,000)

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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	1176	$34,500.00	FINELY ENGRAVED J.PURDEY AND SONS EXTRA FINISH SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 26794. (Ca. 1959) Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ and 28″ Chopper lump bbls. This very fine gun is engraved “James Purdey & Sons.” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops of bbls, with narrow, flat, matted, game ribs. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls along with barrel makers initials “J.A” (J. Aldous). Tube nos. “66797” and “66798” are stamped on loop of 26″ bbls; Tube nos. “66795” and “66796” on the 28″ bbls. Bottom ribs are engraved “Made especially for Dr. Edgar Lawrence”. Typical Beesley patent self opening action features Purdey non selective single trigger, automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, bushed strikers, and raised rib tumbler ends as cocking indicators. Case hardened action and lockplates are engraved with finely executed rose, scroll, and strapwork with “J. Purdey & Sons” in relief in cartouche on both sides of lock plates. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, London England” surrounded by rose and scroll garland with horned Greenman peering from termination of trigger plate. Fences are engraved with extremely well executed high relief open shaded acanthus scroll with rose terminations. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN in relief on tang. Very fine honey colored nicely marbled and figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over leather covered pad, and features 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and individual initials “EAL” inlaid in gold on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has Anson release. Actioners initials “B.D” (Ben Delay) are stamped on iron. 26″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-9/16″. 28″ Barrels: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.022, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.036. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. Leather, toe under, two barrel case with stitched leather corners is marked “Abercrombie and Fitch, New York. Made in England”. Initials “EAL” are on lid. Interior is lined in maroon cloth with leather Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, snap caps,”A and F” marked oil bottle, and ebony striker bottle with spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all original blue, thinning a bit at muzzles of both bbls, and with a few marks from contact with forend. Action retains 80% case color, silvering on beads and fences. Lock plates retain 95% of their case color, and most of their original varnish. Stocks retain most of their original finish with a few nicks and bumps. Checkering is very slightly worn. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works well. Exterior of case has numerous scuffs in leather. Original straps show considerable wear, but are strong. Handle is a replacement, and needs further attention. Interior cloth is good, partitions are tight. Scuff on label from contact with action. Accessories are fine. 4-38639 MGM46 (30,000-40,000) 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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