Guns International #: 100921764
Seller's Inventory #: 1334
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Guns International #: 100921764
Category - Shotguns - English Double Antique
- Pairs of Shotguns
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Seller: Carmen Axtell
Member Since: 11/17/14
First Name: Carmen
Last Name: Axtell
State:
Montana
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 842-7655
Phone2: (337) 241-6689
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 34
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Buyer pays shipping and insurance. Payment Methods: cash,
check,
James Purdey & Son
Description: This is a very early true pair (likely the first) of Beesley Self-Opener 12 bores, serial #s 11095 & 11096. They were completed at the end of 1881 and sold to a man named G. Howard in Jan. 1882. They subsequently ended up in the possession of the Earl of Guilford, Waldershare Park, Dover, which is how they are cased now. Both sets of barrels were reproved in London in October, 1960, and some time after that they came to the U.S. They are in very fine condition with virtually all of a lovely rebrown on the Damascus barrels. The engraving is unmarred (James Lucas was the engraver). The stocks, at some point have been refinished and the checkering recut, and are also in very fine condition. Here is a true pair of nitro proved, ejector Purdeys, with a Purdey letter, for less than the price of most of the single Purdeys on this site. A virtual twin to these guns, in both condition and appearance, is shown in Plate 74 of Donald Dallas' book "Purdey Gun and Rifle Makers, The Definative History". I am looking for a nice 16 bore English or Scottish hammer double with Damascus barrels longer than 27 inches, and would consider such a gun as a partial trade. The photos I have included do not begin to do these guns justice, they are absolutely beautiful. Please call Peter Morgan for more information 406 842 7655 or 337 241 6689 cel. Thank you. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: James Purdey & Son Model: Beesley self-opener Serial Number: 11095 &11096 Caliber Info: 12 bore Chambers: 2 1/2 Ejectors: yes Condition: ex Metal Condition: ex Wood Condition: ex Bore Condition: ex Barrels: damascus Triggers: Two Gauge Info: 12 Stock: English Stock Drop: 2 1/8 Stock Comb: 1 9/16 Stock Cast: in comb Fore End: splinter Butt Pad: checkered LOP: 14 1/4 Rib: game Weight: 6lb 8 oz each Manufacture Date: 1881 Choke Left: .027 Choke Right: .030 Engraving: J. Lucas Extras: tools, etc. Case: yes Proof:Nitro: yes Proof:Black: yes Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .024 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .024 |
Guns International #: 100921764
Seller's Inventory #: 1334
Guns International #: 100921764
Seller's Inventory #: 1334