 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
James Purdey and Sons Side-By-Side 12 Gauge
Guns International #: 100583926 Seller's Inventory #: 4890256
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Purdey Shotguns
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Cabelas Tualatin
Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas
Member Since: 9/27/14
State: Oregon
Zip: 97062
Country: United States
Phone: (503) 822-2062
Fax:
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 64
Total Number of Listings: 4660
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Free shipping to any Bass Pro/Cabela’s US stores. $25 shipping fee to any Third Party FFL dealer
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: When calling ask for the Gun Library
Description:
Featured here is a rare Heavy Field Gun built by James Purdey and Sons in 1928 (serial number 23486, barrel assembly numbers 57810 and 57811). As most Purdey side-by-side shotguns built since 1880, this gun features Frederick Beesley’s famous self-opening (or “self-operating”) action. This gun was originally built with 3 inch chambers, which was unusual for a gun built in the twenties. Unlike many guns that are built with 2 ½ inch or 2 ¾ inch chambers, only to later be “pushed out” to 3 inches, this gun was originally built as a 3 inch chambered, heavy frame gun as evidenced by the single 3 inch proof marks on the barrel flats (this gun has not been modified or reproofed as a result of being modified). As is the case with most Purdeys of this era, the gun sports Wem patent ejectors, but unlike most Purdey guns, it has Purdey’s interpretation of the Greener patent single inertia trigger (combined with Purdey’s 1911 single trigger patent). As with most all of Purdey’s Heavy Field Gun, this gun has 30 inch barrels, side clips, and Purdey’s patent third fastener (or “third bite”). The poof marks indicate choke boring, with actual choke constrictions measuring at .009 inch for the right barrel, and .021 for the left barrel. Barrel wall thickness measures .030 inch six inches back from the muzzles for both barrels. Other details about this gun: Purdey house-style “rose and scroll” engraving, most likely by engraver Walter Warren; bushed strikers, and prince of whales grip buttstock. The perfect gun for someone who wants a slightly heavier (and much more robust) side-by-side shotgun for high volume dove shooting in Argentina, or would like to shoot heavier loads without causing any abuse to the gun, or would like to mitigate recoil while shooting standard loads. One of the last guns Purdey produced prior to scaling back production in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the resulting global recession/depression. A magnificent gun that represents an end to an era.
SOLD
Manufacturer: 1929
Caliber Info: 12 Gauge
Chambers: Factory 3 Inch
Metal Condition: Very Good 90%
Wood Condition: Very Good 85%
Bore Condition: Very Good
Barrels: 30 Inch .0285 / .030 BWT at 9 Inch from muzzle
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
14 Inch LOP, 1 1/2 Inch DAC, 2 1/8 Inch DAH, 1/8 Inch Cast Off
Butt Pad: Wood Checker
Weight: 7 Lbs 9.7 Oz
Sights: Bead
Chokes: -.009/ -.021
Item Location: Tualatin, OR