*J PURDEY EXTRA FINISH BY KEN HUNT, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, HEAVY GAME GUN AND CASE.

*J PURDEY EXTRA FINISH BY KEN HUNT, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, HEAVY GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 26699. (ca 1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Nicely struck chopper lump bbls mounted with unusual raised, matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House, South Audley Street, London. England” on tops. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of large scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls with barrel makers initials “E.C” (Ted Comben) on bottom of left bbl. Tube numbers 66623 and 66624 are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold, and slide has large checkered thumbpiece), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are fully engraved with nicely laid out and exceptionally well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll with strap work highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is on each lockplate and on bottom of action, which is also engraved “London England”. Fences are deep relief carved in acorn and oak leaf motif with stippled background. Small bow trigger guard with SN on long tang, is inlaid with gold initials “SLH” on bow. Purdey records indicate that this fine work was done by noted master engraver, Ken Hunt, who apprenticed to Harry Kell, and was taken on by Purdey’s in 1950 where he worked until after doing his national service in 1958 and 1959 and returning briefly thereafter. He then went freelance, becoming one of the worlds most prestigious engravers. this gun was probably engraved just before his National Service time. Lightly streaked and slightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features typically shaped Purdey drop points and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Splinter ejector forend with Anson push button release is stamped with actioners initial “R” on iron (J. Rogers ?). Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (has .001 recess), right -.007. Wall thickness: left -030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, with gold embossed leather Purdey label on lid. Case contains pair of Purdey marked snap caps and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, with several minor marks and rubs, silvered at muzzles and thinning at normal carry point. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on bottom, beads, and fences, giving added depth to engraving. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig color. Tumbler ends are silvered on rib, but retain most of their fire blue. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard has some slight silvering at grip of its correctly redone charcoal blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed “slakum” oil finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Purdey three pull single trigger works well. Case leather is excellent, light colored, with a few scuffs. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling from contact with bbls. A fine handling, lovely gun. 4-46131 MGM149 (27,500-37,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2363	$33,350.00	J PURDEY EXTRA FINISH BY KEN HUNT, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, HEAVY GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 26699. (ca 1957) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Nicely struck chopper lump bbls mounted with unusual raised, matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons.” “Audley House, South Audley Street, London. England” on tops. There are 2-1/4″ triangles of large scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls with barrel makers initials “E.C” (Ted Comben) on bottom of left bbl. Tube numbers 66623 and 66624 are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold, and slide has large checkered thumbpiece), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are fully engraved with nicely laid out and exceptionally well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll with strap work highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons.” is on each lockplate and on bottom of action, which is also engraved “London England”. Fences are deep relief carved in acorn and oak leaf motif with stippled background. Small bow trigger guard with SN on long tang, is inlaid with gold initials “SLH” on bow. Purdey records indicate that this fine work was done by noted master engraver, Ken Hunt, who apprenticed to Harry Kell, and was taken on by Purdey’s in 1950 where he worked until after doing his national service in 1958 and 1959 and returning briefly thereafter. He then went freelance, becoming one of the worlds most prestigious engravers. this gun was probably engraved just before his National Service time. Lightly streaked and slightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features typically shaped Purdey drop points and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Splinter ejector forend with Anson push button release is stamped with actioners initial “R” on iron (J. Rogers ?). Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (has .001 recess), right -.007. Wall thickness: left -030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, with gold embossed leather Purdey label on lid. Case contains pair of Purdey marked snap caps and the key. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, with several minor marks and rubs, silvered at muzzles and thinning at normal carry point. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered on bottom, beads, and fences, giving added depth to engraving. Lockplates retain over 90% of their orig color. Tumbler ends are silvered on rib, but retain most of their fire blue. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard has some slight silvering at grip of its correctly redone charcoal blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed “slakum” oil finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Purdey three pull single trigger works well. Case leather is excellent, light colored, with a few scuffs. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent, with some slight soiling from contact with bbls. A fine handling, lovely gun. 4-46131 MGM149 (27,500-37,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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