J. PURDEY SINGLE PERCUSSION PEA RIFLE WITH CASE.

J. PURDEY SINGLE PERCUSSION PEA RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 1333. Cal. 46. This dainty little rifle has a 28″ tapered octagon twist bbl, and is engraved “J. Purdey. No. 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London.” on top flat near breech. Rear sight has one standing, and 2 folding leaves with platinum lines, marked for 60, 100, and 150 yards, and is dovetailed through top flat. Bead front sight is dovetailed through bbl with provision for sight hood. Bottom of bbl is stamped w/ SN “1333” (1827), “JP”, and London provisional and view proofs. Sling loop is on front rod pipe. Ebony ramrod w/ horn tip is marked w/ SN, w/ brass end. Breech plug is marked w/ SN on hook w/ 2 inset platinum lines, non-vented platinum “blow out”, and what appears to be original nipple. Breech iron is nicely engraved w/ shaded scroll and shell motif. Lock plate has flowing open scroll, and is engraved “Purdey”. Half cock safety bolt is mounted behind hammer, which has matching scroll. Trigger guard is of pistol grip type, w/ open scroll, and checkering at grip. SN is on rear extension. Rifle has non-adjustable set trigger. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple, w/ beautifully engraved shell motif. Thimble is nicely filed w/ some engraving. Forend tip is horn. Side nail passes through silver escutions. Very nicely figured stock has double shadow line right hand cheek piece, and measures 13-3/4″ over steel butt plate w/ extended tang. Tang is engraved w/ scroll. Stock also features 18LPI flat top checkering w/ mullered borders, a sling eye, and octagonal crest plate at wrist engraved w/ 3 swords entwined w/ serpent. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz. Dovetailed mahogany case has brass hook closures, key lock, and inset D Ring handle in lid. Central medallion depicts three swords entwined w/ serpent. Interior is lined w/ green cloth w/ rare “Purdey 315 Oxford Street” label, which was only used for 2 years. Accessories include correct steel bodied flask, 2-pc cleaning rod, cleaning worms and jags, steel oil bottle w/ brass cap, 2 brass powder measures, Eley Brother’s cap can w/ brass top, and original key. L. Patrick Unsworth in his book, THE EARLY PURDEYS, lists this as sold on 29 November 1827 for 36 pounds, 5 shillings. It is “recorded as a small rifle, powder charge 5/8 dram.” CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90% re-finish w/ engraving washed. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Lock and hammer are gray. Tip of hammer has been repaired. Lock and set trigger work well. 20%-30% Bright blue on trigger guard and thimble; 10% on butt plate. Stocks retain most of their original French polish, w/ numerous nicks and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Exterior of case has been re-finished. Interior partitions are tight. Label shows foxing, and some areas rubbed through. Accessories are good. A lovely little rifle. 4-37722 MGM17 (4,000-6,000)

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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	1252	$8,050.00	J. PURDEY SINGLE PERCUSSION PEA RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 1333. Cal. 46. This dainty little rifle has a 28″ tapered octagon twist bbl, and is engraved “J. Purdey. No. 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London.” on top flat near breech. Rear sight has one standing, and 2 folding leaves with platinum lines, marked for 60, 100, and 150 yards, and is dovetailed through top flat. Bead front sight is dovetailed through bbl with provision for sight hood. Bottom of bbl is stamped w/ SN “1333” (1827), “JP”, and London provisional and view proofs. Sling loop is on front rod pipe. Ebony ramrod w/ horn tip is marked w/ SN, w/ brass end. Breech plug is marked w/ SN on hook w/ 2 inset platinum lines, non-vented platinum “blow out”, and what appears to be original nipple. Breech iron is nicely engraved w/ shaded scroll and shell motif. Lock plate has flowing open scroll, and is engraved “Purdey”. Half cock safety bolt is mounted behind hammer, which has matching scroll. Trigger guard is of pistol grip type, w/ open scroll, and checkering at grip. SN is on rear extension. Rifle has non-adjustable set trigger. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple, w/ beautifully engraved shell motif. Thimble is nicely filed w/ some engraving. Forend tip is horn. Side nail passes through silver escutions. Very nicely figured stock has double shadow line right hand cheek piece, and measures 13-3/4″ over steel butt plate w/ extended tang. Tang is engraved w/ scroll. Stock also features 18LPI flat top checkering w/ mullered borders, a sling eye, and octagonal crest plate at wrist engraved w/ 3 swords entwined w/ serpent. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz. Dovetailed mahogany case has brass hook closures, key lock, and inset D Ring handle in lid. Central medallion depicts three swords entwined w/ serpent. Interior is lined w/ green cloth w/ rare “Purdey 315 Oxford Street” label, which was only used for 2 years. Accessories include correct steel bodied flask, 2-pc cleaning rod, cleaning worms and jags, steel oil bottle w/ brass cap, 2 brass powder measures, Eley Brother’s cap can w/ brass top, and original key. L. Patrick Unsworth in his book, THE EARLY PURDEYS, lists this as sold on 29 November 1827 for 36 pounds, 5 shillings. It is “recorded as a small rifle, powder charge 5/8 dram.” CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 90% re-finish w/ engraving washed. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Lock and hammer are gray. Tip of hammer has been repaired. Lock and set trigger work well. 20%-30% Bright blue on trigger guard and thimble; 10% on butt plate. Stocks retain most of their original French polish, w/ numerous nicks and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Exterior of case has been re-finished. Interior partitions are tight. Label shows foxing, and some areas rubbed through. Accessories are good. A lovely little rifle. 4-37722 MGM17 (4,000-6,000) 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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