PURDEY 16 BORE CENTER FIRE DBL HAMMER SHOTGUN CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLELOADER.

PURDEY 16 BORE CENTER FIRE DBL HAMMER SHOTGUN CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLELOADER. SN 4236. 28″ Damascus bbls are faintly marked “J PURDEY 314-1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON” and have Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, proofed at .700. Bbls are also marked underneath with SN 4326, “13” and other early proofs. Top lever action has engraved with open scroll engraving and has back action rebounding locks. Nicely figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over orig muzzleloading buttplate. Forend has snap fastener and metal forend tip. Bore diameter: right -.710, left -.709. Bore restrictions: right -0, left -0. Wall thickness: right -.032, left -.032. Drop at comb: 1-7/8″, drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Weight:7lbs. 2oz. Cased in medium quality canvas case with leather corners with reproduction Purdey Label, maroon cloth interior, and two keys. CONDITION: Gun is loose, off face, and needs rejoining. Bores are a little frosty toward the breech end with a few pits throughout their length, but are mostly bright and shiny. Bbls show most of old reblack. Action is silver. Stock shows most of old oil refinish. Checkering has been recut and trigger guard has been roughly pieced together. Trigger guard screws are battered. Forend wood is shrunken around forend iron and is considerably below the metal. Case is in usable condition. Straps and handle are tight. Inside is notation that states “James Purdey & Sons #4236 1847-1848 14 Bore Muzzleloader #1 of a pair made for Dr. Harrison. 1890 returned to Purdy to be converted to a breechloader. 16 gauge. 1930, Nitroproofed at Birmingham.” 4-31990 MGM16 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	583	$1,150.00	PURDEY 16 BORE CENTER FIRE DBL HAMMER SHOTGUN CONVERTED FROM A MUZZLELOADER. SN 4236. 28″ Damascus bbls are faintly marked “J PURDEY 314-1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON” and have Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, proofed at .700. Bbls are also marked underneath with SN 4326, “13” and other early proofs. Top lever action has engraved with open scroll engraving and has back action rebounding locks. Nicely figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over orig muzzleloading buttplate. Forend has snap fastener and metal forend tip. Bore diameter: right -.710, left -.709. Bore restrictions: right -0, left -0. Wall thickness: right -.032, left -.032. Drop at comb: 1-7/8″, drop at heel: 2-3/8″. Weight:7lbs. 2oz. Cased in medium quality canvas case with leather corners with reproduction Purdey Label, maroon cloth interior, and two keys. CONDITION: Gun is loose, off face, and needs rejoining. Bores are a little frosty toward the breech end with a few pits throughout their length, but are mostly bright and shiny. Bbls show most of old reblack. Action is silver. Stock shows most of old oil refinish. Checkering has been recut and trigger guard has been roughly pieced together. Trigger guard screws are battered. Forend wood is shrunken around forend iron and is considerably below the metal. Case is in usable condition. Straps and handle are tight. Inside is notation that states “James Purdey & Sons #4236 1847-1848 14 Bore Muzzleloader #1 of a pair made for Dr. Harrison. 1890 returned to Purdy to be converted to a breechloader. 16 gauge. 1930, Nitroproofed at Birmingham.” 4-31990 MGM16 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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