*JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDE LOCK PIGEON GUN WITH CASE.

*JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDE LOCK PIGEON GUN WITH CASE. SN 18760. (Ca. 1906) Cal. 12 Ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers (cones extended). 30″ Chopper lump bbls with high concave rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. “Choke” and SN are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Barrel makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons) are on bottom of left bbl. Coin finished Beesley patent self opening action is equipped with non automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers (front articulated), arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and side clips. Action and lock plates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Lock plates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Crotch figured walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/16″ over 1-5/8″ leather covered pad with vacant silver oval on toe line. Stock features drop points, and 22 LPI checkering with broad mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Actioner’s initials (HS ?) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.025. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 15-3/16″. Oak and leather case has brass corners, central medallion, and is newly lined with red cloth, with a leather Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle, leather hand protector, and leather wallet with cleaning brushes, etc. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black with engraving picked up. Action and lock plates are coin finished. Forend iron, trigger guard, top lever and safety button are re-blued, and retain virtually all of that blue. Hand rubbed finish on stock is very fine. Checkering is sharp. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case exterior leather is darkened, with numerous scuffs and abrasions, with tape lines over top. Handle is a replacement. Renewed interior is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 4-38321 MGM81 (17,500-22,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1178	$0.00	JAMES PURDEY SELF OPENING SIDE LOCK PIGEON GUN WITH CASE. SN 18760. (Ca. 1906) Cal. 12 Ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers (cones extended). 30″ Chopper lump bbls with high concave rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s Fluid Pressed Steel” on tops. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. “Choke” and SN are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Barrel makers initials “SS” (Sam Simons) are on bottom of left bbl. Coin finished Beesley patent self opening action is equipped with non automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers (front articulated), arrow engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and side clips. Action and lock plates are engraved with Purdey house style rose and scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Purdey’s Patent”. Lock plates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Crotch figured walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/16″ over 1-5/8″ leather covered pad with vacant silver oval on toe line. Stock features drop points, and 22 LPI checkering with broad mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Actioner’s initials (HS ?) are on iron. Bore diameter: left -.736, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.025. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 15-3/16″. Oak and leather case has brass corners, central medallion, and is newly lined with red cloth, with a leather Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle, leather hand protector, and leather wallet with cleaning brushes, etc. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black with engraving picked up. Action and lock plates are coin finished. Forend iron, trigger guard, top lever and safety button are re-blued, and retain virtually all of that blue. Hand rubbed finish on stock is very fine. Checkering is sharp. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case exterior leather is darkened, with numerous scuffs and abrasions, with tape lines over top. Handle is a replacement. Renewed interior is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 4-38321 MGM81 (17,500-22,500) 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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