Purdey Best 16 Bore CASED ***REDUCED PRICE***
Guns International #: 100506519 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 212
Total Number of Listings: 5109
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)



Description:
Purdey Best 16 Bore SxS Shotgun CASED ***REDUCED PRICE***
SELF OPENING, RARE, CASED, ANTIQUE

General Specs: Purdey, Year 1894, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz, Side by Side, Cased
Serial Number: 14866

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 rare 16b BUILT IN 1894, FULLY DOCUMENTED BY PURDEY OF LONDON WITH A FACTORY LETTER.  This gun, sn14866 was built in 1894 and rebarreled by Purdey with nitro proofed steel barrels.  I was informed by Purdey that less than 8% of their guns were produced in 16 gauge and those in the know realize the 16 gauge is the best patterning small bore made.  Weighing just 6lbs. 2oz. it carries like a twenty and hits like a 12!  What a fine antique London Best for your shooting needs and investment opportunity.  Being offered at a very attractive price and still in remarkable condition, this is a gun you can carry with pride, and it comes in a factory motor case fitted to the gun.  This gun qualifies as an antique, being made in 1894, and as such can be shipped directly to any address in the U.S. that you specify.  Perfect for American style upland hunting and sporting clays,  a fine Purdey side by side will command attention from even the most astute collector/shooter anywhere in the world.  

Barrels

Barrel Length: 27"
Chokes: .008/.023 IC/M
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .668/.669
Wall Thickness: .031/.032
% Blue: 93% 
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight, left of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: traces
Screws: excellent
Engraving: light engraving 
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 96%

Stock

Type: English stock/splinter forend
LOP: 14 7/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
DAH: 2 5/16"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 3/16" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: leather pad, black

Other

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 sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

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 & Insurance: Ground $140.00.00 We ship internationally! 
Item Condition: Used 
Requires FFL?: No, Antique

If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes