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James Purdey Sidelock in its maker case ~ A super nice and light little Purdey for a wonderful price ~ We have its history!
Guns International #: 101267531 Seller's Inventory #: 3923
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Doubles
Company: Vintage Doubles LLC
Member Since: 2/24/07
First Name: Kirby
Last Name: Hoyt
State: Washington
Zip: 98801
Country: United States
Phone: (509) 665-7675
Fax: (509) 665-7435
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 166
Total Number of Listings: 5304
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card
About Us: Free return shipping label provided if a gun fails to meet your needs for any reason.
Description:
Hammerless Sidelocks - This light and lively Purdey is in very nice condition and has a fascinating history. Purdey records show the gun was completed the fifth of August 1887 and sold to Lord Desborough , W.H. Grenfell. In 1920 the Purdey records show the gun was sold to an American millionaire F.D.M. Strachan. The Stachan family made their fortune at the turn of the century as s for steam and sailing ships which hauled cotton and timber from Georgia to overseas markets. We have some history on him and he is a very colorful figure.
The Purdey records show that in 1935 the gun was in the Possession of a Miss Gertrude Boeckmann of Saint Paul Minnesota. We have a copy of her obituary. She was only 20 years old when she received this shotgun. The obituary mentions she was an avid fly-fisherman and talented and enthusiastic figure skater. The obituary lists all of her kids, grand-kids, and great grand kids. It would be interesting to contact them and learn more about this very interesting lady! I would love a picture.
On its own merits this fine shotgun is tight on face and ready for the field. The engraving is still very sharp and the wood is in excellent condition. Note the case has Gertrude\'s initials and St. Paul monogrammed on the case, obviously original to when she received the gun. It would be fun to see this gun go to another avid sportswoman! *** Note: To see this gun with high resolution photos and a zoom-in feature, go to the vintagedoubles main site and search for the gun ID: 3923 or browse the main site to see our full gun collection.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer:
James Purdey Sidelock in its maker case ~ A super nice and light little Purdey for a wonderful price ~ We have its history!
Model:
BEST
Serial Number:
12656
Ejectors:
Yes
Barrels:
26
Barrel Type:
Steel
Action:
Sidelock
Gauge Info:
12 gauge
Stock Comb:
1 7/16
Stock Heel:
2 1/8
Stock Cast:
1/4
LOP:
14 5/8" ( 13 1/2" or
Weight:
6 lbs. 5.5 oz.
Choke Left:
.010 IC
Choke Right:
.004 Skeet
Proof:Nitro:
2 1/2
Minimum Wall Thickness Left:
.020
Minimum Wall Thickness Right:
.023