Manufactured in 1966. Blued steel chopper lump barrels with dual bead sights on the matted, concave solid rib, London nitro proofs, chokes marked at "70%"/"60%", and chambers proved and measured at 2 3/4 inches with ejectors. The barrels are marked "J. PURDEY & SONS." and "AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND." on the left and right barrels respectively. Casehardened, assisted opening, sidelock action with lockplates marked "J. PURDEY & SONS/LONDON" on both sides of the action, classic fine English rose and scroll engraving surrounding game scenes on either lockplate. The left plate shows a trio of mallards taking off in a marsh scene and the right displays a pair of elegant pheasants taking off from a wooded field. The engraver, Ken Hunt, has signed his work on both lockplates with small "K. C. Hunt" near the bottom. The action features bushed firing pins, single trigger, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm with Anson button release and engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with grip cap, blank inscription oval, and leather wrapped recoil pad. Includes an extra set of 26 inch 16 gauge barrels with matted, concave solid rib featuring dual beads, standard proofs, chokes marked "50%"/"65%", and 2 3/4 inch proved and measured chambers with ejectors. Also include is a leather trunk style takedown case for the set with the initials "J.S.S." on the exterior lid and factory spec. sheet and Purdey label on the interior. Barrel measurements for the 26 inch set (R/L): bore diameter at 9 inches from breech both proved at .662 inches and measured at .666/.665 inches; choke constriction .009/.025 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.028 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 28 inch set (R/L): bore diameter at 9 inches from breech both proved at .662 inches and measured at .665/.665 inches; choke constriction .014/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.025 inches; drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 1 15/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 14 oz.

Fine as professionally refurbished retaining 95% plus blue on the barrels turning a plum coloration, 70% faded case colors with some still vibrant in the protected areas the lockplates having darkened and the balance turning a silver patina, and 75% blue on the triggerguard. The barrels have some scattered scratches and wear, and the engraving is sharp. The stock has several professionally repaired cracks around the lockplates; otherwise, the wood is fine with numerous small scratches and crisp checkering. The case is very good and the extra barrels are excellent. Mechanically excellent.