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SYMES & WRIGHT BIRD OF PREY SIDELOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE OVER-AND-UNDER SHOTGUN - 28" BARRELS Guns International #: 102626448 Seller's Inventory #: SWBOPSLE12B01 Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Country Pursuits Company: Country Pursuits and Outfitters Member Since: 3/12/07 First Name: David Cruz Last Name: Bob Pearson State: Massachusetts Country: United States Phone: (718) 490-2333 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 157 Total Number of Listings: 679 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. If credit card is used for purchase the 3.5% processing fee does not get refunded including when used over the 3 day inspection period unless agreed to at time of inspection period. If price reduction is given Country Pursuits, LLC reserves the right to void the 3-Day inspection. If item(s) is/are discounted at time of purchase the 3-Day inspection period may be made available upon request only. DEPOSITS/INTERNATIONAL SALES: Deposits are non-refundable - Store Credit Only. LAYAWAY - No refunds issued on layaway payments/deposits. No Refunds or Returns on International Purchases/Shipments. For further information please refer to cpoutfitters terms & conditions. Payment Types Accepted: We accept the following methods of payment:Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards with a 3.5% fee (excluding layaway/international transactions unless discussed prior) and all forms of checks. About Us: BUSINESS - PHONE HOURS:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EASTERN. PLEASE ONLY CALL OR TEXT DURING THESE HOURS. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Standard Shipping Fee: $65 - Normally Federal Express. All ammunition shipped ground service only. All orders have minimum 24 - 72 hr. Processing time. Special request, Overnight and express shipping, Third Party Billing is available with an additional handling fee. Country Pursuits, LLC does not ship to another FFL for transfer without the purchase (deposit) paid in full unless otherwise negotiated in writing. Purchaser pays all the shipping, handling, and insurance charges. FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR : CPOUTFITTERS Description: 28" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER & IMPROVED CYLINDER, 2-3/4", SINGLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, PISTOL HAND GRIP, GAME FORE-END, CHECKERED BUTT, 7 LBS - 10 OZ, 1-1/2" DAC, 2-1/4" DAH, 14-3/8" LOP Step into the Legacy of Symes & Wright: London Gunmakers Immerse yourself in the legacy of Symes & Wright, the esteemed London gunmaking firm founded in 1987 by Peter Symes and Alex Wright, formerly of James Purdey & Sons. Though their journey was brief, ceasing trading in April 1995, their impact on the industry was profound. Symes & Wright quickly rose to prominence, hailed for their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that revitalized the London gunmaking tradition. As the founders, Peter Symes and Alex Wright set out to create masterpieces that would redefine the standards of gunmaking excellence. With a total production of only 50 guns, which included side-by-side models with serial numbers reaching to 36 and over-and-under models up to serial number 14, this rare piece represents the epitome of exclusivity and prestige. We are proud to offer Symes & Wright's First Over/Under shotgun known as the Bird of Prey gun, meticulously crafted in 1990. It was used by Symes & Wright in all of the firm's initial promotional and marketing material. Built in 12 gauge as a game shotgun with 28 inch blacked demi-bloc steel round barrels that are nicely fit with ejectors, chambered for 2-3/4" cartridges, choked improved cylinder and improved cylinder, decorated with a gold band on the breech ends and has a steel front sight bead atop a solid, tapered, and stippled matte top rib. The Purdey-Woodward style sidelock action is fitted with a single triple-pull trigger that is protected by an engraved and right-side rolled-edge trigger guard extending to a long engraved bottom strap with its serial number gold-inlaid, gold-lined cocking indicators and non-automatic safety with "SAFE" gold-inlaid ahead of the engraved and checkered safety slide. The top lever is engraved and the left side of the thumbpiece is checkered. The gun is fit with a well figured, rich in color deluxe quality Turkish walnut stock with a hard rubber grip capped pistol hand grip, and drop points. The length of pull is 14-3/8" to a checkered butt and is cast off 1/4" at face. The game style fore-end is equipped with an Anson style push button release. Weighing in at 7 Lbs. - 10 oz. The gun is completed by the maker's fitted oak and leather trunk case with brass corners and canvas outer cover. Exquisite Engravings by Rashid El Hadi: Prepare to be enchanted by the intricate engravings adorning every surface of this masterpiece, skillfully executed by the renowned master engraver Rashid El Hadi. Each detail, meticulously engraved onto the coin-finished surfaces of the gun tells a story of the hunt with unparalleled elegance and precision through fantasy-style game scenes with supporting bold relief foliate scrolls and bird grotesques. From the majestic falcon soaring through the sky bombing an unsuspecting pigeon on the right lockplate to the graceful hawk in pursuit of its prey over a grassy field on the left lockplate, and an eagle with a triumphant catch of a trout in its talons flying back to its roost. Proclaiming the maker in Old English Script in banners on both lockplates is engraved 'SYMES & WRIGHT' while the bottom of the action body is similarly engraved 'SYMES & WRIGHT / LONDON'. The bottom of the right lockplate is signed 'Rashid El Hadi' in script while the bottom of the left lockplate is simply signed 'Rash' also in script. These engravings bear witness to the unmatched skill and artistry of Rashid El Hadi. Preserving a Tradition of Excellence: Symes & Wright was more than just a gunmaking firm – it was a testament to tradition, innovation, and uncompromising quality. With a team of the most talented artisans in the British gun trade, the firm operated as a boutique maker, producing only a limited number of guns to the highest standards of craftsmanship. Their fresh perspective and commitment to excellence quickly established them as formidable competitors in the industry, breathing new life into a trade perceived as old-fashioned and stagnant. Own a Piece of Gunmaking Legacy: Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of gunmaking history with Symes & Wright's first over/under shotgun - the Bird of Prey gun. With its rich heritage, impeccable craftsmanship, and breathtaking engravings by Rashid El Hadi, this rare firearm is more than just a collectible – it's a tangible link to a firm epitomizing excellence and innovation in the art of gunmaking. Don't miss your chance to add this legendary piece to your collection and become a custodian of Symes & Wright's enduring legacy. As the company proudly declared in one of its advertisements, "We are not trading on a reputation established over a century ago, nor do we waste energy marketing luxury goods associated with our name. Our business is quite simply building the finest sporting guns money can buy – without compromise, without exception."   Make: Symes & Wright Model: Bird of Prey Gauge: 12 Barrel Length: 28 Inches Chambers: 2-3/4 Inch Chokes: Improved Cylinder & Improved Cylinder Rib: Top: Tapered, Stippled Matte, Sides: Solid Sight: Steel Bead Front Action: Sidelock Ejector, Gold Lined Cocking Indicators, Woodward/Purdey Style Ejectors Trigger: Single Triple-Pull Safety: Non-Automatic Engraving: Fantasy Style Game Scenes with Supporting Bold Relief Foliate Scrolls and Bird Grotesques. The Right Lockplate has a Falcon Bombing in a Passing and Unsuspecting Pigeon and is Signed 'Rashid El Hadi' in Script on Bottom of the Lock towards the Trigger. The Left Lockplate has a Hawk Swooping Down on its Prey over a Grassy Field and is Signed 'Rash' in Script on Bottom of the Lock towards the Trigger. The Bottom of the Action Body has an Eagle with a Trout in its Talons Heading Back to its Roost. In Banners on Both Lockplates in Old English Script is Engraved 'SYMES & WRIGHT' While the Bottom of the Action Body is Engraved 'SYMES & WRIGHT LONDON' in Old English Script. Engraver: Rashid El Hadi Finish: Coin Stock: Deluxe Quality Turkish Walnut, Pistol Hand Grip with a Hard Rubber Grip Cap, Drop Points and Game Style Fore-end with Anson Style Release. Stock Length: 14-3/8" Cast Off: 1/4" at face Drops: 1-1/2" x 2-1/4" Butt Details: Checkered Weight: 7 Lbs. - 10 Oz. Case: Maker's Oak & Leather Trunk Case with Brass Corners and Canvas Cover Year of Manufacture: 1990 Price: $36,000.00