GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
ENTICING JAMES PURDEY "EXTRA FINISH" SELF OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND ORIGINAL CASE.J. PURDEY & SONGAME GUN2683912MODERN; C&R(ca 1960) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26" and 28" Chopper lump bbls are engraved "J. Purdey & Sons" and "Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England." either side of slightly raised matted game ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and bbl makers initials "BF" (Brian Frost). Tube numbers "66919" and "66920" are on loop of 28" bbls, and "66921" and "66922" are on 26" bbls. Case hardened, Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Purdey single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic "extra finish" style with full coverage large acanthus scroll with strapwork highlights. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. This pattern was originated by Harry Kell and in many cases also executed by noted engraver Ken Hunt. "J. Purdey & Sons" is on each lockplate, as well as bottom of action over "London" and "ENGLAND". Scroll engraved small bow trigger guard has SN on tang. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 13-1/2" over brown leather covered pad, and features standard drop points, grip checkering, as well as individual gold initials "R S R" on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has actioner's initials "B.D" (noted Purdey actioner Ben Delay) on iron. 26" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.731, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .007 (IC), right - .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .037, right - .035. Drop at heel: 1-15/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast is off approx 5/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". 28" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.732, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .040 (extra full), right - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .034, right - .034. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast is off approx 5/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion is embossed "R. S. R. Jr" on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, as well as orig charge card for this gun. Case holds extra set of bbls and contains most normal Purdey marked accessories including round oil bottle, snap caps, as well as unmarked pair of horn handled turnscrews, striker key, as well as a broken case extractor. A composition striker bottle holds spare strikers and return springs. A covered compartment holds mop, turks head and jag. CONDITION: Excellent, orig as found. Both sets of bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, with a number of marks and a few scratches, most from removal of forend. Action retains 30 - 40% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads, as well as fences where it is quite pleasing and gives depth to excellent carving. Lockplates retain 85 - 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue, silvered from normal handling. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish, with a number of light marks and a few deeper scratches. Checkering slightly worn and a bit dirty. Pad considerably rubbed. Bores are excellent. Action is tight and on face with both bbl sets. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is still light in color, edges have a number of rubs and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with compressions and soiling. Label is very fine. Charge card is soiled. Accessories are good. A well made gun from the '60's with an excellent combination of bbls. 51744-1 MGM85 (15,000-25,000)