James Purdey & Sons BEST 12ga 29
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Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

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Seller: Rivers & Glen Trading Co.
Company: Rivers & Glen Trading Co.
Member Since: 2/17/25
State: South Carolina
Zip: 29464
Country: United States
Phone: (843) 654-1808
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Number of Active Listings: 78
Total Number of Listings: 106
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order, ACH, Credit Card

About Us: Rivers & Glen Trading Co. is an authorized dealer for Beretta, Blaser, Browning, Benelli, Caesar Guerini, Connecticut Shotgun Mfg., Grulla, Fabarm, Fausti, Franchi, Rizzini, Rigby, Sauer, and more in South Carolina & Georgia. Have a gun you want to sell? We also sell used guns on consignment. We are a small family-owned business here at Rivers & Glen Trading Co. with retail locations in South Carolina and Georgia. Please reach out to our experienced and knowledgeable staff with any and all questions! Call 843-654-1808 and we will be more than happy to assist you. We pride ourselves in curating a collection of firearms that speaks for who we are and what we love to do.


Description:
-Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons
-Model: BEST
-Serial Number: 13948
-USED
-Gauge/Caliber: 12 Gauge 
-Chamber Size: 2 1/2"
-Year Manufactured: 1891
-Barrel Length: 29"
-Markings on Rib: J Purdey & Sons Audley Street London Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's Fluid Pressed Steel
-Hand: Right Hand
-Length of Pull: 14 3/4" to Front Trigger
-Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
-Drop at Heel: 2 1/2"
-Fixed Chokes SXS: Right Barrel- Mod & Left Barrel- IC
-Ejectors: Yes
-Trigger Type: Double Trigger
-Stock Type: English Straight
-Receiver Finish: Coin
-Weight: 7lbs
-Country of Origin: England 
-Action: Break Action Side Lock
-Stock/Forend Finish Originality: This gun has been re-stocked by Del Whitman. The wood for the re-stock came from Cecil Fredi.
-Receiver Finish Originality: Original to our best knowledge. 
-Barrel Finish Originality: Original to our best knowledge. It was shortened by Purdey from a 30" to a 29" in July 1921. 
-Bore Condition: Excellent
-Items the Firearm comes with: Completely Refinished Purdey Case that was refinished by Kevin McPhail. This is the original case to the gun. The case also includes Snap Caps, Oil Bottle, and Brush. Paper documents from Purdey with information on the firearm and copy of original logbook. 
-Current Damages Explained: Oil blemishes on the RH and LH side of the stock. No scratching or marks at all. 
-Barrel Damages: Bluing is slightly worn where your hands go above the forend. 
-Dents or Deep Gouges: NONE
-Rust or Corrosion: NONE
-Firearm Condition: Very Good: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
 
This is a USED GUN and the actual photos of the gun you will receive. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to make an offer on this gun. Not the model you are looking for? Give us a call or email today and we will be happy to help find the right gun for you!  If you contact us directly, we offer a 3% Cash or Check Discount, do not charge shipping on orders over $3,000, and also do not charge out of state taxes. There will be a $40 shipping charge for any firearms under $3,000.

Price: $27,999.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons
Model: BEST
Serial Number: 13948
Barrel Length: 29
Condition: USED