J. PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH ISLAND LOCKS.

J. PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH ISLAND LOCKS. SN 9022. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London. England.” on raised narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped w/ Italian proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and SN “9022” and completed in 1873. Consignor states this gun was owned by noted Italian pigeon shooter and writer Gianoberto Lupi. Rounded bar action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved w/ well executed scroll. “Purdey’s patent” is engraved on bottom of action. Back action rebounding island locks have matching scroll w/ “Purdey” on both sides. Serpentine hammers have matching scroll and dolphin heads. Nicely streaked and well figured straight grip dark European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered hard rubber butt plate, w/ gold oval on toe line, gold circle on heel, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Forend attaches w/ side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutions w/ decoratively filed steel tip w/ engraving and wood to match buttstock. Checkering is about 95% coverage. Bore diameter: left -724, right -725. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight:6 lbs 4oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain virtually all of their black, engraving on rib has been re-cut. Action is gray to brown. Engraving is relatively sharp. Wood retains most all of a French polish w/ few light marks from use. Checkering is sharp. Wood is slightly under metal around action. Hair line crack running from left rear of top tang to about the center of left lock plate, and another area of repair underneath. Very slight movement when flexed, easily repaired. Action is loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Bores and chambers are excellent w/ no visible imperfections. Locks are crisp. Side nail slides quite freely through forend and loop, and should be tightened. This gun should make a great little shooter with only a few things to be attended to. 4-37940 MGM62 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1184	$6,325.00	J. PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH ISLAND LOCKS. SN 9022. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Steel chopper lump barrels are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London. England.” on raised narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped w/ Italian proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and SN “9022” and completed in 1873. Consignor states this gun was owned by noted Italian pigeon shooter and writer Gianoberto Lupi. Rounded bar action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved w/ well executed scroll. “Purdey’s patent” is engraved on bottom of action. Back action rebounding island locks have matching scroll w/ “Purdey” on both sides. Serpentine hammers have matching scroll and dolphin heads. Nicely streaked and well figured straight grip dark European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered hard rubber butt plate, w/ gold oval on toe line, gold circle on heel, and 20 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders. Forend attaches w/ side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutions w/ decoratively filed steel tip w/ engraving and wood to match buttstock. Checkering is about 95% coverage. Bore diameter: left -724, right -725. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.017. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight:6 lbs 4oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain virtually all of their black, engraving on rib has been re-cut. Action is gray to brown. Engraving is relatively sharp. Wood retains most all of a French polish w/ few light marks from use. Checkering is sharp. Wood is slightly under metal around action. Hair line crack running from left rear of top tang to about the center of left lock plate, and another area of repair underneath. Very slight movement when flexed, easily repaired. Action is loose. Bbls are slightly off face. Bores and chambers are excellent w/ no visible imperfections. Locks are crisp. Side nail slides quite freely through forend and loop, and should be tightened. This gun should make a great little shooter with only a few things to be attended to. 4-37940 MGM62 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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