Blue steel chopper lump barrels with chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches, single steel bead sight on the matte rib, barrels marked "J. PURDEY & SONS/AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND", and London proofs on the flats dated 1988. Casehardened action and lock plates with standard proofs on the water table, bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, nitre blue screws and pins, "J. PURDEY & SONS" marked on both locks, single non-selective trigger, and automatic sliding tang safety. The action and locks feature full coverage Purdey Best Quality rose and scroll engraving with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking, right hand rolled trigger guard, and matching engraved tangs. Highly figured checkered beavertail forearm and straight grip stock with Anson latch, engraved fittings, gold initial oval inscribed "R.M.M." and checkered bare butt. The second barrel set is also 28 inches, numbered to match the action with 2 3/4 inch chambers, and a gold inlaid star on the rib to distinguish between the two. Includes red leather bound takedown case with Purdey interior trade label, oiler, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Bore and stock measurements are: Set 1; bore proofed and measured at .614; chokes .008/.008; Set 2; bore proofed and measured at .614; chokes .014/.032; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 1 7/8 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Excellent with 99% bright original blue finish and light handling marks. The action and locks have 99% vibrant original case colors with very crisp engraving. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with light corner and edge wear. Extra barrel is excellent with 99% original blue finish.