GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
GOLDEN AGE PURDEY PIGEON GUN WITH CASE. PURDEY SXS PIGEON 24035 12 GA MODERN (1930) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Chopper lump Whitworth steel bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib, and are engraved with Purdey''s famous Audley House address and steel type, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped "CHOKE" and with SNs. Bottom of left bbl is stamped with bbl makers initials "JW" (Joe Watts). Tube numbers "59793" and "59794" are on loop. Robust, Beesley patent self-opening, sidelock action features side clips and third fastener, along with non-automatic safety (all typical of pigeon guns). Action also features usual bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. "J. Purdey & Sons" is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action over "London". Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black leather covered pad over 1/4" black spacer. Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant gold shield (per factory letter) is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and actioners initials "P.W" (Percy Wilkes) on iron. Bore diameter: left - .731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.025 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". What appears to be orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners, and round central medallion, is embossed "S. W. C. T." and "Phila. PA." on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has small gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains old 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with short handle, pair of Purdey marked snap caps, horn handled chamber brush, Purdey marked ebony wad rammer, celluloid Kynoch marked letter opener, horn handled shot dipper, and ebony handled roll crimping tool. Newer accessories include pair of horn handled turnscrews with matching striker key, pair of A&F marked snap caps with matching round oil bottle, and a Purdey bench cloth. A black morocco wallet contains pull through cleaning kit, and bone striker bottle contains pair of strikers. A covered compartment contains mop, jag, brush, and Purdey marked broken case extractor. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with orig specifications. Paul Hodgins invoice for restocking forend. "Purdey Guns" instruction booklet and game record. Consignors notes. Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality re-black. Action is cleaned to coin finish with engraving picked up. Buttstock retains nearly all of an old shiny oil refinish, worn through from normal hand wear around grip, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut. Pad is new. Factory quality replacement forend wood by Paul Hodgins is excellent. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face (new hinge pin). Drop is good. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is considerably darkened, has some water stains, and a number of scuffs, rubs, and dings. New straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth is good with some insect damage, soiling, compressions, and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. 49896-7 MGM66 (9,000-14,000)