Guns International #: 102882561

Category - Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Purdey Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Antique Purdy - 10 Gauge, Back Action Sidelock, Non Rebounding Hammer

Description:
Jones Underlever Action
Extremely Delicate Full Coverage Well Cut Scroll Engraving
Early Manufacture
31 In Damascus Barrels with Excellent Bores, Manufactured without Chokes
Chokes not introduced until 1875
Barrels Retain 95% Plumb Brown
Scroll Engraving at Breach
Rib Marked- J.Purdy,314 1/2 Oxford Street, London
Thin Shelled English Walnut with Fiddleback and Mineral Streaks
Straight Grip Stock
14 1/4In LOP 
Original Engraved Steel Butt-Plate
Retains 80% Original Charcoal Blue
Excellent Original Checkering
Serpentine Hammers
Exceptional Original Condition includes, 98%+ Original Case Color on Action Body, Side Locks, and Hammers
98% Original Charcoal Blue on Trigger Guard Strap and Butt-Plate
Gold Oval Inscribed CH for original owner
Unturned Screws
Extraordinary Piece
Inside Action Bar shows original Case Color and Engraved NO 1. 
7 lbs 10 Oz
Serial 6597
Listed and Dated in Purdy Ledger and "The Early Purdey's" by L.Patrick Unsworth, Produced November 4th 1863, sold £126
One can purchase a new Purdey Shotgun for $170K or handle a piece with history and exquisite character
Factory Case
$175 Shipping

Price: $27,900.00

Shotgun Gauge: 10 Gauge