Guns International #: 102154931
Seller's Inventory #: PURD12BP3667

Category - Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Purdey Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

JAMES PURDEY BEST QUALITY 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN

Description:
12 GAUGE, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, 28" BARRELS, CHOKES IMPROVED CYLINDER & IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-1/2", DOUBLE TRIGGERS,  AUTOMATIC SAFETEY, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP,  SPLINTER FORE-END, LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PAD, 6 LBS 6 OZ, 15-1/2" LOP

12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Blacked round 28" chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels with ejectors, 2-1/2" chambers, choked Improved Cylinder and Improved Modified and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with a steel front bead. Rib is engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.". Rib near the breeches with "2" in gold. The case color hardened finished action body is adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottom of the lockplates are engraved "J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND". Blacked scroll engraved top levers with "2" in gold inside an oval and "SAFE" gold inlay on top tang ahead of engraved and checkered slide saftey. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guard, cocking indicators, disc-set strikers and automatic safetey. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grip and drop points. The straight hand grip is supported by a long engraved bottom strap with serial number. Splinter forend with matching checkering and Anson style push button release. The exterior steel of the forend are similarly engraved. Forend tip with "2" in gold. 15-1/2" LOP's to a 1/2" leather covered recol pad. 
 

• Make: James Purdey & Sons
• Model: Best Quality Sidelock
• Gauge: 12
• Length: 28 Inches
• Chambers: 2-1/2"
• Chokes: Improved Cylinder & Improved Modified
• Rib: Tapered, Smooth, Concave Game
• Front Sight: Steel Bead
• Action: Beesley Self-Opening Sidelock Ejector With Disc Set Strikers & Cocking Indicators
• Trigger: Double, Smooth Fire Blued
• Safety: Automatic
• Engraving: Rose Bouquets and Scrolls
• Finish: Case Color Hardened
• Stock: Well Figured Reddish-Brown Deluxe Quality Walnut, Straight Hand Grip, Drop Points, Splinter forend with Anson Style Release
• Stock Length: 15-1/2 inches
• Cast Off: 1/4" at face
• Drops: 1-1/2" x 2-3/8"
• Butt Details: 1/4" Leather Covered Pad
• Weight: 6 Lbs 6 Oz
• Year of Manufacture: Circa 1938

Price: $24,000.00

Curio/Relic: Yes