*EXTREMELY FINE JAMES PURDEY & SONS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*EXTREMELY FINE JAMES PURDEY & SONS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 26597. (1956) Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels with flat narrow file cut game rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl. Right side of top bbl and bbl flat are stamped with London nitro proofs for 20 Ga. and 2-3/4″ chambers at .615. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with provisional proof and SN. Woodward style case hardened over-under sidelock action has nicely scalloped transition to top bbl, and features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well executed English scroll with rose bouquet motifs, in Purdey house style. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. London. England”. Lockplates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” Small bow trigger guard has matching rose and scroll on bow, with scroll and SN in matted background on long tang. Very fine well marbled and flame stump figured, flesh-toned Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 5/8″ black “Old English” pad, and features drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has Anson release. SN is on inside of iron. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.024, bottom -.023. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.037. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Original makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed in small letters “G.R.FORD” on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth, with black leather gold embossed Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, gold-plated brass and horn snap caps, and gold-plated oil bottle, as well as, cleaning brushes in black leather wallet. PROVENANCE: Email from G & H. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original blue, but slightly silvered at muzzles. Action retains 95% original case color, slightly silvered on beads. Lockplates retain virtually all of their case color. Most of original varnish is present. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain most of their bright blue, with only the slightest silvering. Fire blue on safety has mostly gone to silver. Stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few very minor marks. Action is tight. Lever is slightly to right of center. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with no visible imperfections. Exterior of case has numerous minor small marks and scuffs. One corner has detached, and is missing. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with a couple areas worn through from contact with gun. Label is fine. Accessories are fine. A high condition great handling classic. 4-40250 MGM16 (50,000-90,000)

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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	1380	$69,000.00	EXTREMELY FINE JAMES PURDEY & SONS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 26597. (1956) Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels with flat narrow file cut game rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl. Right side of top bbl and bbl flat are stamped with London nitro proofs for 20 Ga. and 2-3/4″ chambers at .615. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with provisional proof and SN. Woodward style case hardened over-under sidelock action has nicely scalloped transition to top bbl, and features non-automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well executed English scroll with rose bouquet motifs, in Purdey house style. Bottom of action is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. London. England”. Lockplates are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” Small bow trigger guard has matching rose and scroll on bow, with scroll and SN in matted background on long tang. Very fine well marbled and flame stump figured, flesh-toned Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 5/8″ black “Old English” pad, and features drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has Anson release. SN is on inside of iron. Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.618. Bore restrictions: top -.024, bottom -.023. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.037. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Original makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed in small letters “G.R.FORD” on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy cloth, with black leather gold embossed Purdey label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, gold-plated brass and horn snap caps, and gold-plated oil bottle, as well as, cleaning brushes in black leather wallet. PROVENANCE: Email from G & H. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original blue, but slightly silvered at muzzles. Action retains 95% original case color, slightly silvered on beads. Lockplates retain virtually all of their case color. Most of original varnish is present. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain most of their bright blue, with only the slightest silvering. Fire blue on safety has mostly gone to silver. Stocks retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a few very minor marks. Action is tight. Lever is slightly to right of center. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with no visible imperfections. Exterior of case has numerous minor small marks and scuffs. One corner has detached, and is missing. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with a couple areas worn through from contact with gun. Label is fine. Accessories are fine. A high condition great handling classic. 4-40250 MGM16 (50,000-90,000) 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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