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Purdey Bar-in-Wood 12 bore thumblever, excellent condition, rebounding hammers, great dimensions with historic provenance
Guns International #: 103011487 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: J B Ashley
Member Since: 1/10/09
State: Georgia
Zip: 30152
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 860-8069
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 64
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
I will ship a single gun for a flat $50 east of Mississippi river, for $65 if further west; for pairs or multiple barrel sets add $25 and if cased, add $25 please.
Payment Types Accepted: bank wire or ACH easiest and fastest, certified funds, personal check
About Us: Global wingshooter, shooter of all clays disciplines, fine shotgun collector and researcher, antique and modern - English Best, Winchester m21, Superposed (Browning and FN Herstal) and Perazzi expert.
Description:
This 1873 rebounding lock Purdey is in remarkable condition and has wonderful dimensions. It is the number 2 gun of a trio of game guns built for Lord Alfred Pagett, fourth son of the Marquess of Anglesey and was Chief Equerry and Clerk Marshall to Queen Victoria for over 20 years. He was a world renowned Yachtsman and champion racer (before he helped officially start the Americas cup) as well as an avid sportman and shot wth the then Prince of Wales (the queen expected him to watch over Edward for her), later King Edward Vll, regularly. Pagett accompanied the Prince on his first Indian trip and hunted there with him, so this gun probably made that trip as well. Photo attached.
The 30 inch barrels are a beautiful highest quality damascus four iron twist or course, clean with no pits, minimum wall thicknesses are .023, no dings. The engraving is still sharp, and the patina of age is there of course, but no rust anywhere and I'm sure Pagett had Purdey maintain his guns yearly. David Maynard, the great former Purdey historian sent me the info from the dimension books record on the gun (photo attached) years ago.
No cracks, wood all original including the checkered butt. Anson forend release. Serial numbers all match, nothing buggered as this gun was well cared for.
I have shot this gun with light low pressure 2 1/2 inch RST and B&P cartridges quite successfully at pheasant. I love the Purdey second patent thumblever opening also as it is so much more convenient Vs. a toplever on a hammergun.
At 6 pounds 9.5 oz a joy to handle with 14 9/16 LOP to checkered butt, 1 1/2 in DAC and 2 1/4 in DAH. 1/8 cast off at face, about 3/8 at toe. A wonderful 151 year old piece of history you can shoot and be proud to own.
Price: $9,850.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Purdey
Model: BIW hammergun
Serial Number: 8958
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: no
Condition: exc
Metal Condition: exc
Wood Condition: very good, handlng marks, sharp checkering
Bore Condition: shiny, no pits
Barrel Type: best damascus
Action: sidelock hammergun
Triggers: double
Stock: str grip
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
Fore End: English style
Butt Pad: no, checkered wood
LOP: 14 9/16
Weight: 6 pds 9.5 oz
Manufacture Date: 1873
Choke Left: 0
Choke Right: 0
Case: No
Proof:Black: London
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .023
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .023