The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed on October 28, 1896 for Adam Fairri to match serial number 15022 (the preceding lot). This gun was returned to Purdey twice in 1924 and once in 1928 for stock adjustment and alteration. New barrels were fitted by Purdey in 1986. Blued steel chopper lump barrels with single steel bead sight on the tile cut matted vent rib which is marked with a "2" towards the breech along with a flourish of scrollwork, "J. PURDEY & SONS." and "AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON, ENGLAND." marked on the left and right respectively, 1984 dated London nitro proof marks, and 2 3/4" chambers. The coin finish self-opening sidelock action displays beautiful Purdey bouquet & scroll engraving surrounding "J. PURDEY & SONS." on either lockplate. The engraving continues onto the trigger guard, both tangs, and the toplever. The gun features blued removable bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety catch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and straight grip stock with teardrop drop points, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes a Brady leather takedown case containing a pair of snap caps, a cleaning rod, and cleaning heads. This gun is the second in a non-consecutive matched pair with the previous lot. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .729 inches and measured .731/730 inches; choke constriction .014/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.031 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.

Very fine as professionally restored, rebarrelled, and restocked retaining 99% blue finish, attractive smooth coin finished and crisp engraving on the action and locks, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.