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Category - Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Purdey Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

James Purdey & Sons 12 Bore Round Bodied O/U

Description:
Very fine James Purdey round bodied over-under sidelock ejector single trigger trap game shotgun with extra barrels, stock, and case. 2-3/4 chambers, two sets of 30" demi-block bbls fitted with matted ventilated ribs. Bbls are differentiated by pattern percentages engraved of bbl flats. One bbl is marked chokes of: Bottom 75% Top 80%. The other is engraved: Bottom 65% Top 75%. Both bbl sets are stamped with bbl makers initials "E.C." (Ted Comben). Round bodied, case hardened, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), raised rib tumbler end locking indicators, and non-selective single trigger. Action and locks are engraved with well cut Purdey House style rose & scroll. Each lockplate includes the rose & scroll along "James Purdey & Sons", as well as on bottom of action at the top of forend iron mortise with "London" below. Scroll engraved small bow trigger guard has sn on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Fine flame figured and well marbled English walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and grip checkering. This fine replacement stock was masterfully executed by Greg Wolfe with "the finest English walnut blank he has ever used". Silver oval is engraved with script initials "H.L.M.

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Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons
Model: Round Bodied
Serial Number: 27717
Bore: 12 Bore
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Ejectors
Condition: Very Fine
Wood Condition: Perfect
Barrels: 30
Barrel Type: O/U
Triggers: Single Selective
Gauge Info: 12 Gauge
Stock: English Walnut
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 1-11/16
Fore End: Anson released
LOP: 14-1/4
Rib: Matted Vented Rib
Weight: 8lbs
Sights: Ivory Bead
Choke Left: MOD, MOD
Choke Right: IC, IMOD
Engraving: Engraved
Case: Manufactures case