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James Purdey & Sons Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case, Scarce Factory Casbard Engraved
Guns International #: 103642997 Seller's Inventory #: 40943512
Category: Purdey Shotguns - Shotguns - Trap
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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.
Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER,
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:
Built with a blued steel barrel featuring dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, signed “J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.” on the left side. The barrel displays a single band of engraving at the breech, period London proof marks on the flats, and 2?3/4?inch chambers with an extractor. It is fitted to a sleek brushed bright Beesley-type self-opening sidelock action with a false sideplate on the right and a bushed firing pin.
The action exhibits Purdey’s “extra” finish large scroll engraving, with near-full coverage floral scrollwork surrounding the “J. PURDEY & SONS.” signatures on either side, including “J. PURDEY & SONS./LONDON/ENGLAND” on the underside, extending onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs. The gun is fitted with an exceptionally well-figured trap-style forend with brushed bright and engraved forend iron featuring an Anson button release, and a pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with teardrop carved drop points, brushed bright engraved grip cap, scrollwork in the gold inscription oval, and an orange Silvers recoil pad.
The included factory letter confirms this 12-gauge Single Barrel Trap gun was completed in June 1970 with 32-inch barrels, 2?3/4?inch chambers, an ejector, full choke, scroll engraving, pistol grip stock with metal cap, and Silvers recoil pad. The letter notes the gun was restocked twice, hence the inclusion of a second stock, and lists the artisans involved, including engraver Casbard and actioner P. Nelson, founder of the highly regarded P.V. Nelson firm. Also included is a gold medal certificate from the Concours d’Elegance of Fine Arms, noting this is one of just 59 Single Barrel Trap Guns built, with only two completed in the large scroll engraving pattern. A fine lightweight leather takedown case marked with the Purdey trade label is included, along with an outer canvas cover marked “HENRY CHAPMAN” containing the second stock, two leather-covered recoil pads, nickel oiler, two turnscrews, a snap cap, and cleaning tools.
Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech, proofed at .729?inches and measured .731?inches; choke constriction .035?inches; minimum wall thickness .050?inches; drop at comb 1?5/16?inches; drop at heel 1?3/8?inches; length of pull 14?7/16?inches; weight 7?lbs.?12?oz.
Condition
Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling evidence and a few small scratches under the forend. The replacement wood is very fine with a few tiny marks and sharp checkering. The ejector appears to be disabled; otherwise, mechanically excellent. The case is very fine as are the extra stock and accessories. A great chance to own a scarcely encountered fine British single barrel trap gun!
Price: $35,249.99
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Serial Number: 27541
Barrel Length: 32 inch vent rib