Blued steel dovetail lump barrels with a single bead sight on the matted flat rib, London nitro proofs, chambers proved and measured at 2 3/4 inches (with ejectors), and chokes measured at modified/improved modified. Casehardened assisted opening action and lock plates, London proofs on the water table, removable firing pin bushings, single trigger, and sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. The locks are both engraved with gold inlaid bird scenes, the left lock shows a pair of mallards descending down onto the water and the right shows a trio of doves in flight. The signature of "K.C.HUNT" is marked at the bottom of both locks below the engraving. The balance of the locks, fences, trigger guard, tangs, and action are all covered in beautiful broad floral scroll. Each lock is marked "J.PURDEY & SONS." and "LONDON ENGLAND" with the underside of the receiver marked "J.PURDEY/&/SONS/LONDON/ENGLAND". Nicely figured checkered walnut splinter forearm with Anson latch and straight grip stock, gold stock oval with the initials "FSW", and checkered bare butt. Includes a leather bound takedown case bearing the name "FRANK S. WYLE" on the exterior lid containing a Purdey trade label and factory data sheet attached to interior lid, nickel snap caps, oiler, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech proved at .615/.615 and measured at .617/.617 inches; choke constriction .014/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.032 inches; drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 13 oz.