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Lot 1389: Purdey J & Sons Ltd - SxS

Desirable Finely Engraved J. Purdey & Son 28 Gauge Double Barrel Best Quality Game Gun Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1389: Purdey J & Sons Ltd - SxS

Desirable Finely Engraved J. Purdey & Son 28 Gauge Double Barrel Best Quality Game Gun Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $40,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable Finely Engraved J. Purdey & Son 28 Gauge Double Barrel Best Quality Game Gun Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Purdey J & Sons Ltd
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 217
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single steel bead sight, 3 inch chambers, ejectors, modified/full chokes, and "J. PURDEY & SONS, LTD 57-58 S. AUDLEY ST. LONDON, W.I." on the barrel rib. Assisted opening side lock action with fine English rose and scroll engraving on the lock plates, frame, and trigger guard. With dual triggers and tang mounted automatic thumb safety. Checkered forearm and stock with an engraved blue steel grip cap, gold initial oval, and checkered hard rubber buttplate. The barrels are replacements and have Birmingham proofs from 1963. Barrel and stock measurements and weight are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .550/.550 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .040/.040 inch; drop at comb 1 3/4 inches; drop at heel 2 5/8 inches; length of pull 13 3/4 inches; 1/4 inch cast off; 5 lbs. 15.6 oz. With a canvas covered takedown case with Purdey interior label, two-piece cleaning rod, cleaning rod heads, two nickel snap caps, and oiler bottle.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as refurbished/re-barreled with 95% of the blue finish remaining on the barrels with some light dings along the rib edge and minor handling marks. The receiver has 75% of the factory quality refinished case colors. The buttstock has been professionally repaired with the bottom of the grip replaced and two visible circular plugs. Otherwise, the checkering is crisp with just a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent.



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