#714 Henry Atkin “from Purdey” 12 Ga Sidelock Ejector - Sale pending
Guns International #: 101636349 Seller's Inventory #: 714
Category: Shotguns - Doubles - Shotguns - English Double

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Seller: JJ PERODEAU Gunmaker, Inc.
Company: JJ PERODEAU Gunmaker, Inc.
Member Since: 6/24/14
First Name: JJ
Last Name: PERODEAU
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 74063
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 747-1805
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Description:
Sale pending #714 Henry Atkin “from Purdey” 12 Ga Sidelock Ejector. 2 Jermyn Street Haymarket London.

1889 gun apparently later rebarreled  with fluid steel barrels and fitted with ejectors by the maker.
Reproofed in London after chamber opening to 2 ¾” in 1976 . 30” tubes with a broad flat rib. Soldering is good and they have a nice clear ring. 
It was blacked a few years back here, so blacking is at 95%+ with sharp lettering.
Mirror bores measuring .735”  with .035 Full and .035 Full chokes. Walls are at .032 explaining the gun weight of 7 Lbs. 10 oz .
It balances at the back edge of the forend wood.
Tight on the face and in proper mechanical order.
The action and bar action locks have 90% covering of absolutely gorgeous scroll engraving and 50% case color.
The stock measures 15” LOP over a 1” Silvers pad, drop is 1 ½” &2 ¼”  , cast off ½” .
It is solid, but shows 130 years of usage, with small dings and scratches, and worn checkering.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Henry Atkin
Model: Sidelock 12Ga
Serial Number: 714
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: yes
Stock Drop: 1 1/2" - 2 1/4
Stock Cast: 1/2" cast off
Butt Pad: 1" Silvers pad
LOP: 15
Rib: Broad flat rib
Weight: 7 Lbs 10 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1889
Engraving: 90% covering scroll engraving, 50% case color