Premiere Collectors Firearms Auction - December 2, 3 & 4, 2011
| Lot #: 1791 | Estimated Price: $40,000 - $50,000 | ||
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| Rare Cased Engraved Custom Order Purdey Side Lock Over and Under Double Barrel Shotgun | |||
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| Serial #: | 27539 | Manufacturer: | Purdey J & Sons Ltd |
| Model: | Over/Under | Type: | Shotgun |
| Gauge: | 12 | Catalog Page: | 96 |
| Barrel Length: | 30 inch vent rib | Finish: | blue/coin |
| Grip: | N/A | Stock: | walnut |
| Class: | Modern Long Gun | ||
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| Description: | This is a very nice example of a rare custom order Purdey over and under double barrel shotgun with its original case. J. Purdey & Sons Ltd is probably the finest manufacturer of double barrel shotguns in the world. Virtually all of their shotguns (double barrel and bolt action rifles) are made on a special order basis only. This particular Purdey over and under shotgun was manufactured in 1968. According to the consignor, Purdey hasn't made an over and under shotgun in at least 20 years. (This example pre-dates that by many years!) The barrels are blue with a coin finish on the remaining metal surfaces. The left side of the upper barrel is marked "J. PURDEY & SONS AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND." The demi-bloc barrels feature a matte vent rib with double ivory beads, 2 3/4" chambers, choked full/modified with ejectors. The frame, side locks, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware are engraved with fine English scroll and rose bouquet. Each lock is marked "J. PURDEY & SONS" and the bottom of the frame is marked "J. PURDEY & SONS. / LONDON, ENGLAND." The barrel flat is marked with proof marks, tonnage, gauge and chamber size and stamped "BSANY / MILLBROOK". The top edge of the frame is marked with a "crown / GP" proof mark on each side. The fences/recoil shields are uniquely recess sculpted and engraved. Single selective trigger with selector mounted to the right with gold inlaid "T" and "B", tang mounted safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" and cocking indicators. The long tang trigger guard is unique with a right side rolled edge trigger bow. Mounted with a finely checkered deluxe Turkish walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with tear drop flats, a coin grip cap engraved with the same scroll engraving, gold initial oval and checkered bare butt. The shotgun is complete with the original hard leather takedown trunk case with leather corner protectors and wine colored lining. The inside of the lid has an attached label numbered to the gun and the shotguns specs. Weight 7 lbs. 14 1/2 oz., length of pull 14 3/4", drop at comb 1 1/4", drop at heel 1 7/8", and cast on 3/4". | ||
| Condition: | Near mint as professionally refurbished overall with only the slightest handling marks. The case is very good, one of the straps has been rivet repaired. A fantastic opportunity to own a very rare Purdey superposed double barrel shotgun without the long wait of having to order one. This would undoubtedly be the center piece in any sporting or shotgun collection. | ||
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