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Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
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Guns International #: 101855859
Seller's Inventory #: 1399
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State:
North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone:
(704) 280-2382
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 58
Total Listings: 2436
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check.
Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
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Guns International #: 101855859
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State:
North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone:
(704) 280-2382
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 58
Total Listings: 2436
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check.
Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
Description: Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling. It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00. Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun! This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: F. Beesley Model: Best Quality Sidelock Serial Number: 2000 Barrel Length: 28 Chambers: 2-3/4 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Bright and shiny Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel Triggers: SST Stock Comb: 1-1/2 Stock Heel: 2-3/8 Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep Fore End: Splinter with Anson release Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad LOP: 14-3/8 Weight: 5lbs 90z Manufacture Date: 1907 Choke Left: .015 (Modified) Choke Right: .015 (Modified) Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021 |
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Guns International #: 101855859
Seller's Inventory #: 1399
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State:
North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone:
(704) 280-2382
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 58
Total Listings: 2436
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check.
Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
Guns International #: 101855859
Seller's Inventory #: 1399
Guns International #: 101855859
Seller's Inventory #: 1399
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State:
North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone:
(704) 280-2382
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 58
Total Listings: 2436
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check.
Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Fantastic & rare Frederick Beesley 20ga Full sidelock with case- carved fences and fine original condition -superb lightweight London Best Quality!
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
Description:
Frederick Beesley was the inventor of Purdey’s famous self-opening action & was originally a Purdey craftsman. He left the firm circa. 1880 to work on his own & is often referred to as “The Inventor to the Trade” as he had over 20 patents representing all factions of gun making. This fine little gun exhibits his normal high quality of workmanship & distinctive styling.
It has 28″ chopper lump bbls. engraved “F. Beesley 2 St. James’s Street London Pall Mall Corner” on swamped, narrow game rib. Tops of both bbls. are engraved “WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL”. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 20 Ga., 2 1/2″ chambers & later, Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 3/4″. Both bbls. are proofed at .615. Tube numbers 38114 & 38115 are stamped on loop. Small size case hardened side lock action is stocked to the fences & features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) & Beesley patent single nonselective trigger. Action & lockplates are engraved w/ near full coverage, classic British rose & small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Beesleys Patent” & lockplates are engraved “BEESLEY LONDON” “PATENT” in scrolled device w/ central crown. Fences are carved in large fern motif, a signature for Beesley made guns. Blued top lever is engraved “PATENT” & small bow triggerguard w/ scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Superbly marbled & nicely figured flesh tone European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering w/ mullered borders at grip, & a silver oval on toeline engraved “AMY PEABODY” (no information found). Matching small splinter ejector forend has Anson release. This fine gun is housed in its original oak & leather case w/ brass corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth & has correct address, "F. Beesley" large paper label inscribed w/ this guns serial number, loads, & chokes in lid. Case contains 2 piece brass & ebony cleaning rod, brown leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit, ebony handled chamber brush, ebony handled turn screw. Horn handled dusting brush, unmarked square oil bottle, heavy plated striker bottle, horn bodied brass snap caps & box of Holland & Holland gun cleaning patches, as well as the original key. Also included is a December 1989 invoice from ex-Purdey craftsman Alfred Gallifent outlining repair work done to this gun including some barrel work, striping & cleaning, rejoining, & blacking bbls. for a total of $815.00.
Overall the gun remains in very fine condition w/ some careful restoration and service. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a best London style reblack. All engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its original case hardening color, which is quite vivid where protected. High edges of fences & beads are silvered & color around bottom of action is slightly fading. Lockplates retain over 90% of their original color. Top lever & triggerguard have been reblued & retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish w/ oil added as maintenance over some light inconsequential scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Mullered borders appear to be cleaned. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright & shiny w/ few noted indications of any blemishes. Action is tight, bbls. are on face. Mechanical trigger appears to work well. Case leather is heavily crazed & has been conserved. A newer rectangle is let into top. Interior cloth is very good w/ some light soiling. Label is lightly foxed & has some rubs through at central left. Partitions are tight. Accessories appear to be new & are generally excellent. A quick handling, sublime little gun!
This find and rare gun is priced at $21,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: F. Beesley
Model: Best Quality Sidelock
Serial Number: 2000
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Stock Cast: Comb with slight sweep
Fore End: Splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Brown leather covered pad
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 5lbs 90z
Manufacture Date: 1907
Choke Left: .015 (Modified)
Choke Right: .015 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021
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