Blued steel barrels with ramped blade front and two leaf (one folding, one standing) rear sight on the raised flat rib which is marked with the Purdey address, light engraving at the breeches, single extractor for the chambers, and London black powder proofs. The casehardened rotary underlever action and back action locks displays extensive scroll engraving which extends to the hammers, lever, and both tangs. The locks feature safety catches and rebounding hammers. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the underlever release, and pistol grip stock with engraved casehardened grip cap, raised cheek piece, blank silver initial oval, and serrated buttplate. Includes a factory letter confirming current configuration when the gun was completed for a Lt. Colonel Douglas Dawson in 1893. Sir Douglas Dawson Frederick Rawdou Dawson was a British army general officer and courtier who saw active service in the 1882 Egyptian Campaign and the 1884-5 Nile Expedition as part of the Guard's Camel Corps before being appointed as a military attache. Also includes a binder of information and correspondence on the rifle, original Purdey takedown case, period reloading tools (including 23 cases), reloading manual, sling, and cleaning tools. Length of pull 14 3/8 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 4 oz.

Very fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue on the barrels and 99% case colors with minor handling evidence. The wood shows a few minor dings and scratches and sharp checkering. The case is good and accessories very good. Mechanically excellent.