Purdey 16 Bore sn16276 sn16277 - PAIR, EXTRA, CASED, FACTORY DOCUMENTED, RARE!!!! 

REDUCED PRICE!!!

Purdey s x s shotguns are considered to be the finest vintage doubles ever produced. With the Beesley self-opening action, meticulous hand fitting of metal and wood, the Purdey is the zenith of the London gun trade. Here we have a TRUE PAIR OF 16b BUILT IN 1898! FULLY DOCUMENTED BY PURDEY OF LONDON WITH A FACTORY LETTER. This set, serial numbers16276 & 16277, originally was part of a trio with single triggers no less! The gun has been updated, having double triggers and new stocks installed in 1926, and new nitro steel barrels in 1977, ALL DONE BY PURDEYS OF LONDON! If you have ever enquired of Purdey for the cost of building a matched pair in today's market you know cost would exceed $225,000. I was informed by Purdey that less than 8% of their guns were produced in 16b and a small handful ever in pairs or trios. What a fine set of antique double shotguns for your shooting needs and investment opportunity. Being offered at a very attractive price and still in remarkable condition, they match the Purdey records to a "T". 

General Specifications: James Purdey & Sons, 1898, 16 Gauge, 6 lbs 3oz / 6 lbs 2oz

If guns are different it will be gun #1 / gun #2 

Barrels

Barrel Length: 28" 
Chokes: .005/.017  /  .006/.019
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .660/.660  
Wall Thickness: .036/.036  /  .035/.035
% Blue: 98%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors
Case Color: 60%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: excellent
Trigger Type: double
Trigger Guard Color: 98%

Stock

Type: english/splinter
LOP: 15
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 15/16"
DAH: 2 1/4
DAC: 1 3/8
Cast: 3/8 off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: checkered butt

Other

The chopper lump barrels on both guns measure 28", bore diameter .660, minimum barrel wall thickness .035 all, choked .005/.017 gun #1, .006/.019 gun #2, mirror bores, no pits, scratches, or dents either set, proofed with 2 3/4" chambers, 98% blue, tight on breech face and hinge like a new gun, clear, sharp lettering and stamps, both sets in proof, ribs tight and barrels ring like chimes. I have never seen such a perfectly matched set of barrels in all of my years of measuring up barrels on the finest shotguns in the world! 

The actions retain 60% factory case colors, perfect screws, clear, sharp Purdey rose and scroll engraving, cocking indicators, crisp double triggers both at 3lbs. front, 4lbs. rear, trigger guard retains 98% niter blue, action tight with lever centered, strong well timed ejectors. all in perfect mechanical condition. The breech balls are carved with deep relief leaves and vines MUCH LIKE A PURDY "EXTRA" WOULD BE DONE TODAY! And again, all a perfect match to each other.   

The stocks are in excellent condition, straight hand grip with nice figure and hand rubbed oil finish, perfect wood to metal fit and superb checkering, crisp drop points, checkered butts, no cracks or repairs, 14 15/16" LOP, 2 1/4" drop at heel, 1 3/8" drop at comb, 3/8" cast off (can be bent to your specs within 10 days of purchase for around $400 for the pair), wonderfully figured European walnut with just a few very light handling marks. Again, all a perfect match.   

Housed in their fitted motor case, these rare and stunning guns weigh in at 6lbs. 1 1/2oz. and both balance precisely the same 3/8" ahead of the hinge pin. These guns qualify as antiques, receivers being made in 1898, and as such can be shipped directly to any address in the U.S. that you specify. These guns are perfect for American style upland hunting and sporting clays, as well as driven shoots and will command attention from even the most astute collector/shooter anywhere in the world. A FINER PAIR OF INVESTMENT QUALITY PURDEYS WILL NOT BE FOUND. DON'T HESITATE ON THIS PAIR! I predict they will sell rather quickly and at a price where you will have instant equity.

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine guns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.

Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer 
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. 
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only 
Shipping: Ground $150.00 We ship internationally! 
Item Condition: Used 
Requires FFL?: No, Antique

If you have any questions about this item or payment,call us at #616-292-6240.  Thanks!