Single bead sight on the smooth concave rib marked "J. PURDEY & SONs. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET . LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL", chopper lump barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, standard British proofs on the flats, and cylinder/improved modified chokes. The receiver and lock plates have full coverage fine Purdey rose and scroll engraving with the maker's marks on the locks and underside of the receiver, and lined cocking indicators. With a single non-selective trigger and automatic tang safety. Checkered splinter forearm with engraved fittings, Anson patent latch, and straight grip stock with blank silver initial oval and leather wrapped recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .740/.738 inch; minimum wall thickness .025/.025 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Fine. 95% plus refinished blue remains with some small surface scratches, buffed light breech engraving, scattered dings, and some small blemishes under the bluing. The receiver and locks are bright with some light spotting. The reoiled wood is also fine with attractive grain, well defined recut checkering, small dings throughout, and mild wear on the pad. Mechanically excellent.