October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
A very nice pair of 12 bore lightweight ejector game guns circa 1933. Both guns have 28 inch chopper lump barrels with smooth concave game ribs. The (A) number 1 gun has a gold "1" near breech and the (B) number 2 has a "2" in gold near breech. Ribs read "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SPECIAL SUPER NICKEL STEEL". Bottom on both sets of barrels have their individual serial numbers, loop numbers, "MADE IN ENGLAND" on ribs, stamped "CHOKE" on left barrel bottom and "J.W" is also stamped on bottom of the barrels. Both sets of barrel flats are stamped with the appropriate London proof marks, nitro proof, chamber size 2 - 1/2", gauge 12 over C in diamond and 1 - 1/8 for proof load. The Patent Beesley stocked to the fences, actions with case colors, disc set strikers, bladed tumbler cocking indicators, auto safety (SAFE in gold), double triggers, top levers with Purdey assisted opening. Actions and hardware are engraved with full coverage fine Purdey rose and scroll all action bottoms engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS". Bottoms of actions are engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS LONDON". The blacked top levers are numbered "1" and "2" in gold and trigger guards/bottom straps are also blacked and engraved with scroll. The handsome smoky reddish brown walnut stocks with 26 lines per inch English straight hand grip, drop points, gold oval, and checkered butt stocks are all well appointed. Splinter forearms with Anson release, diamond checkered grips with "1" and "2" in gold on escutcheons. These lovely guns are cased in "THE PURDEY LIGHTWEIGHT" double motor case. Accessories within the case include Purdey nickel plated snap caps, square nickel plated oil bottle, mop, jag, brush and a two piece Purdey nylon and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain 95% blue with some minor handling marks and some slight wear under the forearms. Actions are very good, tight and ejectors are timed. 55% case colors remain on action. Stocks are in very good condition with a hand rubbed oil finish and some light handling marks. Forearms are very good with some handling marks. Case is also very good with some scratches and handling marks on its exterior. The interior of the case is excellent. Nice brace of guns. CP
Barrel Wall Thickness
(A) (L) .031 (R) .032 (B) (L) .030 (R) .031
Choke
(A) (L) .014 (R) .004 (B) (L) .025 (R) .005
Drop at Comb
(BOTH) 1 - 5/8"
Drop at Heel
(BOTH) 2 - 1/2"
Internal Bore Diameter
(A) (BOTH) .733 (B) (BOTH) .733
Length of Pull
(BOTH) 15 - 1/8"
Manufacturer
(Both) J. Purdey and Sons
Weight
(BOTH) 6 Lbs. 2 Oz.
Serial Number
(A) 24547; (B) 24548