*FINE CASED PURDEY SIDELOCK DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*FINE CASED PURDEY SIDELOCK DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 25858A. Beautiful Purdey with 28-1/2″ bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with concave tapered matted rib, sgl bead, dbl chopper lump with third bite, ejectors & dbl triggers. Opening lever, inside the forend iron and bottom of the rear lump are engraved with a “2” indicating that this shotgun, at one time, was part of a 2-gun set. It is mounted with very highly figured French walnut with diamond checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/4″ over a checkered gutta percha buttplate. Bottom of the stock has a gold initial plate engraved “AG”. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with about 75-80% coverage very fine foliate & floral arabesque patterns. Lockplates have the maker’s name with cocked indicators and fences have a sgl-raised rib with side clips & has assisted opening. It is accompanied by its orig oak & leather, red felt-lined, trunk case containing a 2-pc ebony wiping rod with cleaning implements, a small red leather pouch with Purdey nickeled snap caps, a rnd Purdey oil bottle and a brass shell extractor. Case has heavy brass corner reinforcements, a rnd brass medallion in the lid and the embossed initials “A.G.”. Drop at the heel 1-1/2″, drop at the comb 1-1/8″. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .005, Weight: 7 lbs. 0.9 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. As new, retains virtually all of its wonderful Purdey finish to both metal & wood that is possibly an old maker’s restoration. Bbls retain virtually all of their fine black finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Bbl address is slightly soft. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their shellac over the strong English style case colors. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks and retains most of its bright finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case has a few minor scuffs & nicks on the edges, otherwise retains most of its orig finish. 4-57114 JR571 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4340	$25,875.00	FINE CASED PURDEY SIDELOCK DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 25858A. Beautiful Purdey with 28-1/2″ bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with concave tapered matted rib, sgl bead, dbl chopper lump with third bite, ejectors & dbl triggers. Opening lever, inside the forend iron and bottom of the rear lump are engraved with a “2” indicating that this shotgun, at one time, was part of a 2-gun set. It is mounted with very highly figured French walnut with diamond checkered splinter forearm & straight stock with teardrop side panels, 14-1/4″ over a checkered gutta percha buttplate. Bottom of the stock has a gold initial plate engraved “AG”. Receiver & lockplates are beautifully engraved with about 75-80% coverage very fine foliate & floral arabesque patterns. Lockplates have the maker’s name with cocked indicators and fences have a sgl-raised rib with side clips & has assisted opening. It is accompanied by its orig oak & leather, red felt-lined, trunk case containing a 2-pc ebony wiping rod with cleaning implements, a small red leather pouch with Purdey nickeled snap caps, a rnd Purdey oil bottle and a brass shell extractor. Case has heavy brass corner reinforcements, a rnd brass medallion in the lid and the embossed initials “A.G.”. Drop at the heel 1-1/2″, drop at the comb 1-1/8″. Bore restrictions: left – .018, right – .005, Weight: 7 lbs. 0.9 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. As new, retains virtually all of its wonderful Purdey finish to both metal & wood that is possibly an old maker’s restoration. Bbls retain virtually all of their fine black finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Bbl address is slightly soft. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their shellac over the strong English style case colors. Wood is sound with a few minor nicks and retains most of its bright finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case has a few minor scuffs & nicks on the edges, otherwise retains most of its orig finish. 4-57114 JR571 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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