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Purdey Muzzleloading Double Rifle
Guns International #: 102651401 Seller's Inventory #: DS1
Category: Purdey Rifles - Double Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Matt's Custom Guns
Member Since: 3/18/20
First Name: Matt
Last Name: McGraw
State: Indiana
Zip: 47331
Country: United States
Phone: (765) 825-3418
Number of Active Listings: 15
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, Money Order, Cashiers Check
Description:
James Purdey Percussion double rifle, SN 6076. Built in 1861 and Marked J. Purdey 514 1/2 Oxford St, London.
Fully engraved with high grade walnut checkered stock. Barrels are 30 3/8" long. Bores are good with no pitting and measure approximately 0.424" with two groove rifling for a belted ball. According to The Early Purdeys, by L. Patrick Unsworth ,page 140, this gun was owned by Sir Francis Sykes. Account states that he used this gun to hunt moose, wapiti, caribou, bear, and American Buffalo. As is mentioned in the book, this gun has double set triggers. A rather unusual feature. Both set triggers work well. A fine example of 19th century Purdey craftmanship. Gun weighs 10 lbs. with a 13 1/2" LOP to front trigger.Folding leaf and ladder rear sights. Patch box. Hammer block half cock safeties. Checkered steel butt plate. Ramrod is in good shape. Sling Swivels.
Price: $10,000.00
Manufacturer: James Purdey
Serial Number: 6076
Barrel Length: 30 3/8
Bore: .424
Triggers: Double set
LOP: 13 1/2
Weight: 10
Sights: folding leaf and ladder rear