*SUPERB C. FLOHIMONT ENGRAVED EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*SUPERB C. FLOHIMONT ENGRAVED EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 29675. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely finished gun has been featured by Purdey’s in their international print and electronic advertising campaigns for a number of years. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow concave game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1997 London proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “D.S”. Tube numbers “77471” and “77472” are on loop. Typical Beesley self-opening patent action has double triggers, automatic safety, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and is very finely engraved with extremely well cut semi relief open shaded acanthus scroll. Shading is exceptional. “J. Purdey & Sons” is inlaid in gold on ribbons on each lock plate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons London – England” in two ribbons with matching shaded scroll framing finely detailed vignette of pair of bobwhite flushing out of birch thicket. Fences are full relief engraved with beautifully finished scrolled acanthus. Right lock plate depicts a quattro of mallards, 3 drakes and a hen, flushing out of a marsh. Shading and feathers of birds are exceptional. Left lock plate shows a trio of mallards at rest in marshy backwater. Trigger guard has matching shaded open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. This superb work was executed by Purdey contract engraver Cecile Flohimont who unfortunately is no longer accepting work. Her signature, “Flohimont”, is on trigger plate at right side of front trigger. Dark, finely marbled, and slightly figured Turkish walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant gold oval on toe line, approximately 28 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and typical Purdey drop points. Anson release splinter forend has wood, checkering, and engraving to match rest of gun. Actioners initials “PB” are stamped on forend iron. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather case has maroon cloth interior, leather label, and paper label giving particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc cleaning rod, 3 horn handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, and bench cloth, as well as, the key. PROVENANCE: Photo-copies of Purdey advertising cuts featuring this particular gun from SPORTING CLASSICS and SHOOTING SPORTSMAN. CONDITION: Virtually new, as are the case and accessories. 4-40263 MGM109 (65,000-85,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1379	$0.00	SUPERB C. FLOHIMONT ENGRAVED EXTRA FINISH PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 29675. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely finished gun has been featured by Purdey’s in their international print and electronic advertising campaigns for a number of years. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow concave game rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1997 London proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “D.S”. Tube numbers “77471” and “77472” are on loop. Typical Beesley self-opening patent action has double triggers, automatic safety, and gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and is very finely engraved with extremely well cut semi relief open shaded acanthus scroll. Shading is exceptional. “J. Purdey & Sons” is inlaid in gold on ribbons on each lock plate. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons London – England” in two ribbons with matching shaded scroll framing finely detailed vignette of pair of bobwhite flushing out of birch thicket. Fences are full relief engraved with beautifully finished scrolled acanthus. Right lock plate depicts a quattro of mallards, 3 drakes and a hen, flushing out of a marsh. Shading and feathers of birds are exceptional. Left lock plate shows a trio of mallards at rest in marshy backwater. Trigger guard has matching shaded open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. This superb work was executed by Purdey contract engraver Cecile Flohimont who unfortunately is no longer accepting work. Her signature, “Flohimont”, is on trigger plate at right side of front trigger. Dark, finely marbled, and slightly figured Turkish walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over leather covered pad, and features vacant gold oval on toe line, approximately 28 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and typical Purdey drop points. Anson release splinter forend has wood, checkering, and engraving to match rest of gun. Actioners initials “PB” are stamped on forend iron. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.015. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather case has maroon cloth interior, leather label, and paper label giving particulars of this gun. Accessories include 2-pc cleaning rod, 3 horn handled turn screws, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, and bench cloth, as well as, the key. PROVENANCE: Photo-copies of Purdey advertising cuts featuring this particular gun from SPORTING CLASSICS and SHOOTING SPORTSMAN. CONDITION: Virtually new, as are the case and accessories. 4-40263 MGM109 (65,000-85,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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