Guns International #: 102706147
Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-392
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Guns International #: 102706147
Category - Shotguns - English Double Antique
- Purdey Shotguns
ANTIQUE JAMES PURDEY 12GA ISLAND LOCK HAMMERGUN 29 3/4” CYL/CLY NITRO PROOF STEEL BARRELS BUILT IN 1884 PURDEY LETTER GREAT DIMENSIONS FOR GAME/CLAYS
Description: Antique James Purdey 12ga E grade island lock hammergun 29 3/4" CYL/CLY BARRELS (original chokes) 2 1/2" 1 1/8oz nitro proof Lockup is tight Excellent bores Chokes: .002/.003 Bores:.734/.735 Proofed at .729/.729, well within proof. Minimum wall thickness R:0.022 L:0.026, most of the both sides are well over 30 thou. Rebounding hammers Straight grip stock/splinter forend with correct flat top checkering. LOP 14 1/2 over silvers pad DAC 1 1/2 DAH 2 1/16 7lbs 7oz Rounded action bar with carved percussion fences and back action island locks, nicley done border and scroll engraving. Action and barrels supplied by A. Smith (outworker to London trade) and stocked and completely finished by Purdey, current barrels supplied by Webley & Scott and finished and fitted by Purdey in 1895. Excellent condition classic island lock Purdey that will be great on game or clays, gun balances right on the hinge pin. All the great shots of the late 1800s and early 1900s shot Purdey island lock hammerguns and many kept using them over more modern gun designs. Built in 1884, all records from Purdey in pictures. Nicely fit lightweight leather case with accessories included (snap caps, glass oil bottle, stuck cartridge removal tool, and vintage pull through bore cleaner) Purdey letter in pictures This gun shoots great with readily available gamebore evo 2 1/2" shells. No FFL needed for sale and can be shipped direct, brilliant gun that is ready to shoot. Price: $3,450.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 29 3/4” Condition: Very good Metal Condition: Very good Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Case: Lightweight leather with accessories Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102706147
Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-392
Guns International #: 102706147
Seller's Inventory #: HSA SG-392