Purdey BEST Sidelock 12ga 30" 1893
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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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Total Number of Listings: 449
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: Purdey
-Model: BEST Sidelock
-Serial Number: 15069
-USED
-Gauge/Caliber: 12GA
-Chamber Size: 2 ½”
-Year Manufactured: 1893 (the 3/41 diamond code, the crown over BNP stamp and the metric
chamber bore markings 12-65 and 18.6 indicate gun was reproofed in 1981 in Birmingham)
-Barrel Length: 30”
-SXS Barrel Marking: *On rib* J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street London
-Hand: Slight bit of cast off RH
-Length of Pull: Front Trigger: 14 ?” Back Trigger: 13 ½”
-Drop at Comb: 1 ¾”
-Drop at Heel: 2 ?”
-Fixed Chokes SXS: Right BBL: CYL .725” Left BBL: IC .7170”
-Ejectors: Yes
-Trigger Type: Double
-Stock Type: Straight Stock
-Receiver Finish: Coin
-Weight: 6lbs 12oz
-Country of Origin: England
-Action: SXS Break Action Assisted Open
-Stock/Forend Finish Originality: Refinished
-Receiver Finish Originality: Original (has most definitely been cleaned/polished up at one point
-Barrel Finish Originality: BBLS have been re blackened
-Bore Condition: Good
-Items the Firearm comes with: Hard leather lined case with original Purdey case lettering on the
inside, wooden push rod, brass snap caps, one cloth bore brush in a leather pouch
-Current Damages Explained: Small amount of light scratching on the LH side of the stock. The
more noticeable marks are located right in the middle of the LH side of the stock but none are
major or deep marks. RH side of the stock is virtually spotless minus a few small vertical marks
along the RH edge of the butt pad.
-Barrel Damages: BBLs are fantastic, minor series of very tiny marks right in front of the
receiver on both left and right BBLS. Very small amount of surface level imperfections down
both barrels all the way to the bead. Very miniscule you have to have a light held up to the
barrels at the right angle to be able to identify. Overall the barrels are in great condition.
-Dents or Deep Gouges: None
-Rust or Corrosion: None
-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: $26,500.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Purdey
Model: BEST Sidelock
Serial Number: 15069
Barrel Length: 30
Condition: USED