Guns International #: 101731635
Seller's Inventory #: 8214
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Guns International #: 101731635
Category - Purdey Rifles
- Double Rifles - English
Seller's Information
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Seller: Robert 114
Member Since: 1/26/11
State:
New Hampshire
Country: United States
Phone: (617) 571-7447
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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J. PURDEY & SONS
.500 / .465
NITRO EXPRESS self opening - rotary underlever sidelock rifle
Description: An exemplary example of a Purdey double rifle in a great caliber. Nitro Whitworth steel chopperlump barrels, with very nice bores, with mat-sight rib,open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, sling-swivel, bolstered treble-grip action with side clips, cocking-indicators, bolted automatic saftey, removable disc strikers, best bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of original color-hardening. 14 3/4 highly figured replacement pistolgrip stock (by the makers) with removable pistol grip cap engraved 'spare sights under cap', cheekpiece with 7/8 in.rubber recoil pad. Anson push rod fore-end, weight 11 lb. 8 oz.in it's original brass mounted oak and leather case with leather cartridge pouch. The makers have confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1921 for Major A.F.W. Gossage M.C.of the 17th Royal Lancers. The rifle was made for Major Gossage just before he began his posting to India. Retiring from the army in 1935 the Major bought a farm in Kenya upon which to live out his days. In 1921 Jock Dawson moved to Kenya with is family when he was 2 years old. In 1936 Major Gossage employed Jock as his farm manager and when he died in 1957, the farm and it's effects (including the rifle) were left to Jock. As a member of the Professional Hunters Association, Jock was one of only 12 people licensed to accompany those wishing to hunt Africa Big Game. During this time he had a number of notable clients and he continued in this capacity until hunting ceased in East Africa. He was an honorary game warden as well as a trustee of the Joy Adamson Trust and was heavily involved in the making of the film ' Born Free '. During the filming, when asked to stand close with the rifle just incase one of the lions attacked the actors, he replied "Do I shoot Bill Travers or the lion?" Jock Dawson was the the East Africa represenative for Rhino Rescue, and also in charge of Rhino Rescue in Nakuro National Park.This is truely a great old rifle with an interesting history. Looking for offers SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |
Guns International #: 101731635
Seller's Inventory #: 8214
Guns International #: 101731635
Seller's Inventory #: 8214