Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "I", "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND." on the left side of the upper barrel, single bands of engraving at the upper breech, 1973 dated London proofs, chambers proved at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked at "45%"/"55%". The casehardened sidelock action displays fantastic deep chisel cut floral scrollwork surrounding "J. PURDEY & SONS" banners on either side and a trio of gold inlaid game scene. The left shows a pair of mallards over a marsh scene, the right has a pair of pheasants in flight over an upland scene, and the underside shows three mallards in flight over a marsh. The scroll engraving continues on the toplever, tangs, and trigger guard and is signed "K. C. Hunt Eng." ahead of the trigger guard for the highly sought after master engraved Ken Hunt. The gun features a single selective trigger, rolled right-hand trigger guard, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, exhibition quality, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release and pistol grip stock with teardrop carved flats, rosewood grip cap, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes an extra matching set of 28 inch barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers and chokes marked "65%"/"75%". The gun and extra barrel set are all housed in a leather bound takedown case containing two nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler, cleaning rod, and factory data sheet on the lid. Barrel dimensions for set "II" (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .729 inches and both measured at .733 inches; choke constriction .025/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.026 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for set "I" (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .729 inches and measured at .732/.731 inches; choke constriction .006/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.027 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; inch 2 5/16 drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs 13 oz.

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue, gold, and casehardened finishes with the slightest amount of wear at the muzzles and minor handling evidence overall. The wood is also excellent with only a few tiny blemishes and sharp carving and checking. The extra barrels are excellent with minor handling/use evidence and the case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.