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Lot #2975
Lot #2977

Lot 2976: Factory Engraved J. Purdey Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2976: Factory Engraved J. Purdey Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved J. Purdey Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Purdey J & Sons Ltd
Model: Double Hammer
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1418
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some signs of use and light streaking.
Description:

Manufactured in 1872 according to page 193 of Donald Dallas' "Purdey Gun & Rifle Makers: The Definitive History". The gun shows 1979 dated Birmingham nitro reproof marks with some faded remnants of the original London proof marks. The gun features attractive tight scroll engraving on the action, hammers, triggerguard, and toplever. Chambers marked 2 3/4" with a single extractor, chokes measured improved cylinder/modified, and 15" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as professionally refurbished, showing minor handling evidence, some brown coloration near the breech, a few tiny subsurface pits/spots, a tiny crack at the rear of the right lock, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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