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Purdey 12 gauge Hammer Gun, Nitro Proof, Cased
Guns International #: 103251974 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Hammer Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: PRDawkins
Member Since: 7/30/14
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Dawkins
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37221
Country: United States
Phone: (615) 838-2624
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Inspection is non-firing inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check, personal check, money order
Description:
Purdey Island Lock 12 gauge Extractor Hammer Gun, S/N 10306, equipped with Broad Bow Thumb Lever Action. Produced in 1878 (Purdey Gun History Sheet included). Weight is 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Rebounding locks and Thumb Lever Action. Rose and Scroll Engraving. A vintage, shootable classic hammergun. All measurements done by Jon Hosford, maker of shotgun measuring equipment, at Southern SxS tournament.
28 inch Barrels are invisibly sleeved and nitro proofed. Birmingham nitro proved at .729 in, bores at 9 inches from breech measure .732 in R and .733 in L. Minimum Wall Thickness measures .040 in R and .035 in L. Chokes at 1/4 / 1/2 (measured at .010 in R and .020 in L). Chambers as proved at 2 1/2 in. Original rib relaid on new barrels. Barrels photographed in sunlight (see picture 10), which also shows very small rust spot on rib at 314 1/2 address point in the Purdey name engraving.
Rebounding Hammer Action, with solid hammer springs. Thumb lever performs perfectly, and is easy to use by right or left hand shooter. Engraving is worn, but not abused or brushed (Photos 6, 7 show typical engraving throughout action.)
French Walnut English Stock equipped with newer Leather Buttpad. LOP measures 14 1/2 inches, DAC at 1 1/2 inches and DAH at 2 1/2 inches. Splinter fore-end with Anson push rod button release. Gun provided in period case with correct Purdey label.
A hammer gun tight on face, ready for shooting enjoyment. No renovation has been attempted with this gun, with the only changes the sleeved barrels and the leather buttpad. Shipping to CONUS Street Delivery Addresses only for fixed price of $80. Gun available for review at current location in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo zip file or specific photo requests available to interested parties. Happy to discuss reasonable offers.
Thank you for your consideration.
Price: $5,750.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Purdey
Model: Hammer
Serial Number: 10306
Barrel Length: 28
Bore: 12 gauge
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Extractors
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Steel
Barrel Type: SxS
Action: Thumb Lever
Triggers: Double
Stock: English
Stock Comb: 1 7/16 inches
Stock Heel: 2 1/8 inches
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Leather
LOP: 14 1/2 inches
Finish: Oil
Weight: 6 lb 14 oz
Manufacture Date: 1878
Choke Left: 1/4 (.010 in)
Choke Right: 1/2 (.020 in)
Engraving: Rose and Scroll
Case: Period, with Label
Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2 - 3 Tons
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .035 inch
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .040 inch