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Lot 1517: Engraved J. Purdey & Sons 20 Gauge Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved James Purdey & Sons 20 Gauge Assisted-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1517: Engraved J. Purdey & Sons 20 Gauge Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved James Purdey & Sons 20 Gauge Assisted-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $35,000 - $47,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved James Purdey & Sons 20 Gauge Assisted-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Purdey J & Sons Ltd
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2394
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 342
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the narrow matted solid rib, "J. PURDEY & SONS." and "AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND." marked on the left and right barrels respectively, 1977 dated London proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock assisted-opening action displays extensive classic English rose and scroll engraving with "J. PURDEY & SONS." marked on either lockplate and "J. PURDEY & SONS./LONDON/ENGLAND" on the underside. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, gold inlaid "JCH" straight in to the stock, and leather covered recoil pad. The included factory letter confirms the current gauge, barrel length, chambers, rib, recoil pad, three letter inlay, and beavertail forend when it was completed in September of 1977. Includes a leather bound takedown case with "J. C. HUTCHESON/HOUSTON/TEXAS" on the exterior and gun specifications on a label on the interior lid, nickel snap cap, and a nickel oiler. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .615 inches and both measured at .617 inches; choke constriction .008/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 13 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% original blue finish, 85% plus original case colors turning a mottled grey, minor handling evidence, light wear to the recoil pad, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.



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