*VERY FINE “GOLDEN AGE” JAMES PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN AND CASE.

*VERY FINE “GOLDEN AGE” JAMES PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 24545. (ca 1932) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Nicely struck 28″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Special Super Nickel Steel” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Tube nos. 61119 and 61120 are on loop. Barrel makers initials “J.W” (Joe Watts) are on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and gold-plated triggers and other internal parts for moisture resistance. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey House style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate and bottom of action, which is also engraved “London”. Gun is no. 1 of a pair, with “1” inlaid in gold in the usual places. Partially marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, standard checkering, and a vacant gold oval on bottom. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with initials “F H” (long time Purdey actioner, Fred Hughes). Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed makers label on lid, and secondary paper label showing “correct method of placing gun in case”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 93% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles, thinning at normal carry point, with a few minor marks. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom, beads, and fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig vibrant color. Action and locks have been re-lacquered, and appear a bit frosted. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, gray at grip. Gold-plating of front trigger has worn through from finger wear. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, with possibly some oil rubbed in as maintenance, over a number of minor marks and light scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Orig damascening is on breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case leather is very fine with some minor marks and scuffs, especially on corners. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some light soiling. Label is fine with some compressions. Paper label has some stains. A beautifully balanced fast handling gun, built during the acknowledged heyday of British gun making. 4-46764 MGM193 (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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2366	$0.00	VERY FINE “GOLDEN AGE” JAMES PURDEY LIGHT GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 24545. (ca 1932) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Nicely struck 28″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House, South Audley Street, London.” and “Made of Special Super Nickel Steel” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Splinter is engraved “Made in England”. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Tube nos. 61119 and 61120 are on loop. Barrel makers initials “J.W” (Joe Watts) are on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, bushed strikers, and gold-plated triggers and other internal parts for moisture resistance. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey House style rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate and bottom of action, which is also engraved “London”. Gun is no. 1 of a pair, with “1” inlaid in gold in the usual places. Partially marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, standard checkering, and a vacant gold oval on bottom. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with initials “F H” (long time Purdey actioner, Fred Hughes). Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed makers label on lid, and secondary paper label showing “correct method of placing gun in case”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 93% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles, thinning at normal carry point, with a few minor marks. Action retains 70 – 80% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom, beads, and fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig vibrant color. Action and locks have been re-lacquered, and appear a bit frosted. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, gray at grip. Gold-plating of front trigger has worn through from finger wear. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish, with possibly some oil rubbed in as maintenance, over a number of minor marks and light scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Orig damascening is on breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop is good. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case leather is very fine with some minor marks and scuffs, especially on corners. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with some light soiling. Label is fine with some compressions. Paper label has some stains. A beautifully balanced fast handling gun, built during the acknowledged heyday of British gun making. 4-46764 MGM193 (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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}