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James Purdey & Sons Self-Opening Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set 12 GA
Guns International #: 103619453 Seller's Inventory #: 4094499
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets
Seller's Information
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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 118
Total Number of Listings: 2032
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm.
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About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you.
Description:
Originally ordered by famed collector Norman R. Blank in the 1960s and completed in 1986, this extraordinary 12 bore London Best from J. Purdey & Sons represents one of the finest collaborative works ever executed by legendary Master Engraver Ken C. Hunt. Included correspondence from Hunt details that the project began in 1965 when Blank supplied classical sculpture references for the engraving, though the work was delayed for decades. Hunt later remarked the finished gun represented “three times the quality” possible earlier in his career and considered it among his finest achievements. The gun was subsequently awarded the Gold Medal at the inaugural Gold Medal Concours d’Elegance for Fine Guns in 2001.
Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat solid rib, the gun retains proper London proof marks, 3 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “60%” and “75%,” equivalent to modified and full. The matching second 28 inch barrel set is choked approximately improved cylinder and improved modified at “56%” and “65%.” Barrel measurements for the primary set show bores measuring .731/.729 with .017/.040 constriction and minimum wall thicknesses of .037/.033 inches, while the extra set measures .731/.728 with .008/.019 constriction and minimum wall thicknesses of .038/.036 inches.
The coin finished Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action is nothing short of spectacular, displaying masterfully sculpted deep relief engraving inspired by Greco-Roman mythology of the sea. The underside depicts Venus emerging on a scallop shell after Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” while the lockplates feature highly detailed mythological scenes with tritons bearing “J. PURDEY & SONS” banners. The engraving is signed three times by Ken Hunt, including “Sculpted by Ken C. Hunt” between the fences and dated “K.C. Hunt 86” on the lockplates.
Additional features include bushed firing pins, double triggers, a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid “SAFE,” a beautifully figured multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson release, and a stunning straight grip stock with carved drop points, gold “N.R.B.” oval, and checkered butt. The gun is housed in its fitted wood and canvas trunk case with accessories and matching tools. Weighing just 6 lbs. 13 oz. with a 15 9/16 inch length of pull and elegant cast-on dimensions, this is an exceptionally refined and historically important Purdey combining world class London gunmaking with museum quality engraving artistry.
Condition:
Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with slight wear at the muzzle, 99% original coin finish, minor handling evidence, a few small scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with storage and transit wear. The extra barrel set is excellent with some light wear.
Price: $118,999.99
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons
Model: SxS
Barrel Length: 30
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 2
Triggers: Double
Case: Yes