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Purdey built for an American NYC socialite for quail hunting on the family Georgia plantation ~ Still in its original trunk maker\'s case ~ SALE
Guns International #: 102315974 Seller's Inventory #: 4782
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
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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
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Description:
Hammerless Sidelocks - Purchased by New York City socialite Cynthia Meldrum Chapin in 1932 for the sole purpose of dove and quail hunting on her husband\'s Georgia estate. This gun is still, as the initials show, in its original maker\'s case. The stock dimensions are different now so at some point it was re-stocked and the quality of the work suggests to me it was done by Purdey.
The condition of this super light Purdey is very high with over 90% original case color and blue. What a lovely gift this gun would make to be appreciated and put in the field by another American woman! Check out the Purdey invoice where it lists Mrs. Chapins address as "38 Wall Street, New York" and the bill due was 325 pounds. A large sum for a shotgun in the middle of the great depression between the great wars. Purdey records show:
No. 24625 Completed: October 1932 For: Mrs. C.M. Chapin Description: A lightweight hammerless ejector game gun Weight: 5lb. 14 ¼oz. Calibre: 12-bore (2 5/8in. Case) Barrels: 26in. Whitworth Choke: True Cyl & Tight Cyl Stock: 13 5/8in. Cross-Eyed Notes: Finished with a leather-covered Silver’s recoil-pad, with rounded toe and sides Note in choke book: “open shooting for quail and dove†*** 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: 4782 or browse the main site to see our full gun collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer:
Purdey built for an American NYC socialite for quail hunting on the family Georgia plantation ~ Still in its original trunk maker\'s case ~ SALE
Model:
None
Serial Number:
24625
Ejectors:
Yes
Barrels:
26
Barrel Type:
Steel
Action:
Sidelock ejector
Gauge Info:
12 gauge
Stock Comb:
1 1/2
Stock Heel:
2 1/2
Stock Cast:
3/16
LOP:
14" (13 1/16&qu
Weight:
6lbs 4ozs
Choke Left:
.008 IC
Choke Right:
Cyl.
Proof:Nitro:
2 5/8
Minimum Wall Thickness Left:
.029
Minimum Wall Thickness Right:
.030