Guns International #: 101247347
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Guns International #: 101247347
Category - Double Rifles - English
- Double Rifles - Bore or Gauge
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Seller: GDavidson
Member Since: 2/26/07
First Name: Gary
Last Name: Davidson
State:
Ohio
Zip: 43964
Country: United States
Phone: (740) 544-5205
Phone2: (740) 632-7814
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Seller Type:Private Seller
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James Purdey 28 BORE (.577 Snider early case) underlever hammer double rifle cased with all accessories made 1867
Description: This very rare Purdey .577 Snider double rifle was made for Viscount Downe and is in its original case with accessories.30" three strip damascus barrels have one standing and three flip up sights. Rib engraved J. Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London. Purdey engraved on both locks, which are almost totally engraved along with the action. Engraving is crisp there is about 85% original case colors and 80% damascus finish on the barrels. Stock is in great condition except for some dings below the double beaded right hand cheekpiece. Checkering is excellent with 18 lines per inch. Rifle locks up as new and bores are excellent except for a very very small amount of fine pitting after the chamber on the right barrel. Rifle weighs 9 pounds 2 ounces and pull is 14 1/2 inches Cased in original oak case with bullet mold numbered to the rifle, cleaning rod numbered to the rifle and other accessories. The action is fitted with Purdey's adaption of the Jones underlever where the entire trigger guard and lever swing out as one. An internal lock keeps the triggers from firing the rifle while the lever is being used. INCLUDED are .577 Snider dies and 40 new brass cases. Locks are non-rebounding. Engraved steel buttplate is engraved "charge 3 drams no. 6 powder". A chance to buy a Cased Purdey double rifle in excellent condition that is affordable is a rare find. This rifle sold in 2012 for over $20,000.00. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101247347
Guns International #: 101247347