Guns International #: 102897864
Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-71

Category - Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Purdey Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

JAMES PURDEY BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN 30” BARRELS 2 3/4” ORDERED FOR DUKE OF ALBA WELL FIGURED WOOD GAME/CLAYS/HELICE

Description:
Jmes Purdey best sidelock ejector pigeon gun ordered for the Duke of Alba
Large sideclip action with hidden third fastener with full coverage Purdey rose & scroll engraving 
Articulated front trigger
30" Whitworth steel ejector barrels with flat hand filed pigeon rib
Choked: .016/.042 LM/F
Bores: .735/.735 proofed at .729/.729, well within proof specs.
Minimum wall thickness L: 29/1000 R: 29/1000
2 3/4" chambers with 1 1/4oz proof
LOP 15 1/4
DAC 1 7/16
DAH 2 1/8
Cast off 1/8"
7lbs 13oz
Ordered for the Spanish Duke of Alba in 1903 and completed in 1906. 

Highly figured new stock and forend done in the UK by Michael Lingard
Purdey Letter in pictures 

The order for this gun was through well known Spanish gun agent Guinard who supplied many guns to noble families and well known pigeon shooters. This gun was more than likely used at all the famous pigeon shoots all over Europe as the Duke of Alba was a close friend of the King of Spain.

Very nice condition Edwardian era Purdey pigeon gun that would make a great helice/clays/driven game gun. 

Open to reasonable offers
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Price: $24,000.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Serial Number: 18108