GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FINELY REFURBISHED AND VERY RARE, 20 GAUGE, PURDEY TOP LEVER, ISLAND LOCK, STEEL BARRELED, HAMMER EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN. PURDEY HAMMER 20291 20GA MODERN; C&R (1911) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Chopper lump bbls are engraved "J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House. South Audley Street. London" on narrow, swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot, and with '91 London proof mark, and no re-proof mark. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with SNs. Case hardened round bodied top lever action is engraved with unusual very attractive large open foliate scroll. Island back action locks fitted with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers, are engraved to match action, and with "J. Purdey & Sons" at tops. Blued trigger guard is also engraved to match, and has SN on tang. Best quality newly made buttstock is of very fine figured and marbled European walnut and features classic point pattern checkering at grip, and closely spaced checkered wood butt. Semi-beavertail forend is fitted with Wem ejector, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.618, right - .618. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Cast is Neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all fine finishes on wood and metal, with some light handling marks, and a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Engraving of action and locks slightly softened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Ejectors are in time. The ultimate hunting hammer gun. 51505-4 MGM88 (25,000-35,000)