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Lot #1597

Lot 1596: Purdey J & Sons Ltd Sidelock Shotgun 20

Cased Engraved Gold Inlaid Purdey & Sons Side Lock Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Lot 1596: Purdey J & Sons Ltd Sidelock Shotgun 20

Cased Engraved Gold Inlaid Purdey & Sons Side Lock Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $40,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Engraved Gold Inlaid Purdey & Sons Side Lock Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Purdey J & Sons Ltd
Model: Sidelock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 27 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1151
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 6
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This beautifully engraved and gold inlaid Purdey & Sons shotgun was masterfully engraved and signed by Marcello Pedini. The breech end of the barrels have raised gold inlaid flower bordering. The top of the concave solid rib is marked "J. PURDEY & SONS (in gold inlay) AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDREY STREET LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH"S FLUID PRESSED STEEL". The coin finished action features floral scroll engraving with raised gold inlaid highlights. The right lock plate has two hunting dogs chasing and the front dog catching a duck, all three raised gold inlaid. The scene is a finely detailed barren forest scene. The left side has two setters scaring up a duck with a finely detailed marsh scene, again the three animals are raised gold inlaid. The bottom of the receiver has two raised gold inlaid setters in a finely detailed wooded scene. Both locks and the bottom of the receiver are marked "J. Purdey & Sons" in gold inlaid script. The bottom of the receiver is signed "M Pedini". The break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware are engraved with the same patterns with raised gold inlaid highlights. The barrel flats are marked with numerous proofs and the water table is marked with two "crown / V" proofs. The barrels are chambered 2 3/4", choked full/modified with ejectors. The firing pins are gold washed, single trigger, tang mounted safety with gold inlaid feather pattern on the knob and gold inlaid "SAFE" and mounted with extra fancy, checkered semi beaver tail forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats and checkered bare butt. Complete in a hard leather take down case with leather corner protectors, brass hardware, leather handle and wine colored velvet lining with J. Purdey & Sons and stat labels affixed to the inside of the lid. Also included is a two piece rosewood cleaning rod, leather pouch with bore brush and mop, nickel snap caps and a nickel oiler.

Rating Definition:

The metal has been factory grade refurbished and retains virtually all of the finish. The engraving remains crisp and the gold inlays remain bright. The wood is excellent plus, with only a few overall scattered minor handling marks. The checkering remains sharp as new. The markings are crisp and clear. The mechanics are excellent. The case and accessories are all excellent.



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