*FINE PURDEY OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*FINE PURDEY OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 27539. (1968) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl. Bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom flat is stamped with importer “BSA Millbrook, NY”. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “EC” (Ted Combin). Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, Woodward type, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single selective trigger with selector on right side gold inlaid “T” and “B” at either end. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is engraved in scrolled device at front of each lockplate, reminiscent of Woodward style. Name is also engraved on bottom of action above “London, England”. Scroll engraved, small bow, single beaded trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Grip is checkered in classic point pattern with mullered borders. Classic Purdey drop points are at rear of lockplates. One piece matching ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (Full), bottom -.022 (Mod). Wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has original charge card for this gun in lid. Case contains a pair of Beretta snap caps and a key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, slightly silvered on sharp edges of rib, with one or two very minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some slight darkening and evidence of cleaning at bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig “Slackum” oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Trigger works. Case has some scuffs in leather, and appears to have been over sprayed with brown lacquer. One strap rivet repaired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine. Purdey label is missing. Charge label has some soiling. Cloth is fine, with some rubs. A good solid gun overall. 4-48246 MGM206 (40,000-50,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2160	$34,500.00	FINE PURDEY OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 27539. (1968) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi bloc bbls with matted, ventilated rib are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on left side of top bbl. Bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom flat is stamped with importer “BSA Millbrook, NY”. Bottom bbl is stamped with SN and barrel makers initials “EC” (Ted Combin). Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, Woodward type, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single selective trigger with selector on right side gold inlaid “T” and “B” at either end. Action is engraved in typical Purdey house style small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is engraved in scrolled device at front of each lockplate, reminiscent of Woodward style. Name is also engraved on bottom of action above “London, England”. Scroll engraved, small bow, single beaded trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line. Grip is checkered in classic point pattern with mullered borders. Classic Purdey drop points are at rear of lockplates. One piece matching ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (Full), bottom -.022 (Mod). Wall thickness: top-.030, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has original charge card for this gun in lid. Case contains a pair of Beretta snap caps and a key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, slightly silvered on sharp edges of rib, with one or two very minor marks. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some slight darkening and evidence of cleaning at bottom. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig “Slackum” oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Trigger works. Case has some scuffs in leather, and appears to have been over sprayed with brown lacquer. One strap rivet repaired. Handle is good. Interior cloth is fine. Purdey label is missing. Charge label has some soiling. Cloth is fine, with some rubs. A good solid gun overall. 4-48246 MGM206 (40,000-50,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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