Guns International #: 102897504

Category - Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Purdey Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Purdey 20 Gauge Over/Under – EXTRA FINISH, PURDEY LETTER, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Purdey, 1961, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 3oz., Chokes IM/IM, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 3/16", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number:  26914

Here we have a very different James Purdey & Sons 20 bore EXTRA FINISH fully documented with a Purdey letter.  Built in 1961 for an American well-to-do, the gun remains in very high original condition with interesting extra features of hand-detachable lock plates, gold plated internal parts and trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, Purdey style leather covered pad, and “large scroll engraving”,  the engraving is striking foliate/banknote style engraving not often seen on the Purdey guns, deeply carved into the premium steel, with relief cut oak leaf fences.  Review the photos and you will see just how stunning this engraving is, with deep, rich factory original bone and charcoal case color that still shows 99% bold coverage, as do the barrels in their rust blue.  The only notable wear is on the long tang trigger guard.  The wood is very well figured with a rich hand-rubbed oil finish, clean checkering, no splits or cracks, and perfect wood-to-metal fit.  The 26.5” barrels have perfect bores, solid rib, 2 ¾” chambers, proofed at 3 ¼ tons for 1-ounce loads, choked IM/IM in American speak.  The gun weighs just 6lbs. 3oz and balances on the hinge pin.  Cased in a leather case with maker’s label and accessories.  If you have looked closely at the photos and the specifications below, you will note a unique and special Purdey over/under, one that is not like all the others.  Please see the Purdey document among the photos that will show the extra features that make this gun for unique.  The price is right for a gun that would retail for over $225,000 in today’s world.  There are few lightly used Purdey O/U 20 bore guns for sale and only one like this one!  Thanks for looking. Please note, VFI is limited to 25 images on Guns International, please call or email us for more photographs of this gun.

 
Barrels
Barrel Length:   26.5"
Chokes:   .024/.025 IM/IM
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .619/.618
Wall Thickness:   .027/.027
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4" Brownell’s gauge
Ribs:   solid rib; tight-bells
Sights:   front silver

Action
Action:  tight-Slight Right of Center
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   99% factory case color
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   “EXTRA” Large foliate scroll; sharp, clear; shaded background
Trigger Type:   single non-selective; crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   rolled right hand edge; 75% factory charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   English/field forend; smoky fiddleback Euro walnut; NICE
LOP:   14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 1/2"
DAH:   2 3/16"
DAC:   1 7/16"
Cast:   H 1/8" off T 1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   Purdey style leather covered pad; in letter

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $1,545.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used

Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.OtherTerms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.

PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Price: $111,950.00

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge