Guns International #: 103349325
Seller's Inventory #: 11802

Category - Purdey Rifles - Double Rifles - Antique

Category
Purdey Rifles
Double Rifles - Antique

Purdey self opener 500BPE

Description:
Serial #11802, made in 1882,  a Beesley action Purdey rifle , 28" fluid steel barrels with  .500” bores in very good condition with a few light patches of oxidation , bright chambers ( 3”).
Professional reblack in 100% condition, free of any pitting. Good solder joints. Beautiful Beesley self opening action with side clips, bolted automatic safety , chiseled palm leaves on the fences. Some of the original case hardening colors remain in different stages of wear.
Smack on face, oxidation-free internal, awesome trigger pulls. 70% coverage of stunning light roses and scrolls engraving.
The stock head shows repairs on the two lower ears. LOP is 14 3/4” over a full checkered and engraved steel butt plate.
Weight is 9 Lbs 4 oz .
As nice a rifle as money could buy in 1882!
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .500 Black Powder Express
Manufacturer: Purdey
Model: Self opener 500BPE
Serial Number: 11802
Barrel Length: 28
Bore Info: .500
Chambers: 3", bright
Bore Condition: Very good
Barrels: Professional reblack in 100% condition, free of any pitting
Action: Beautiful Beesley self opening action with side clips
Triggers: awesome trigger pulls
Butt Pad: Steel butt plate
LOP: 14 3/4
Weight: 9 Lbs 4 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1882
Engraving: 70% coverage of stunning light roses and scrolls engraving

Price: $7,990.00