Guns International #: 102094541
Seller's Inventory #: 4873

1st set of barrels proofed at .729; left measures .733, right .734 2nd set of barrels proofed at .729; left measures .730, right .731 2nd barrel chokes: L Cyl., R Cyl. 2nd barrel wall thicknesses: L .028, R .030 Purdey ledger:

No. 13943 Completed: 3rd April 1891 For: F.W. Hayes Description: A hammerless non-ejector pigeon gun Weight: 7lb. 2oz. Calibre: 12-bore (2 ¾in. Case) Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Both Full Choke Stock: 14 ½in. Notes: Action with third grip and clip sides Intercepting safeties 22nd April 1891: Bend reduced, cast-off increased 29th June 1892: Bend and cast-off both increased 3rd August 1892: “New top rib fitted to match game gun and made to balance like No. 12493, increasing weight to 7lb. 7 ½oz. 17th June 1893: Bend reduced 2nd May 1894: Bend and cast-off both reduced 15th July 1898: Extra barrels fitted, both Full Choke December 1898: Pulls both made heavier [I have not included any details as the movements are never greater than 1/16in. However, the stock was very flat, bend at heel being around 1 5/8in.] *** Note: To see this gun with high resolution photos and a zoom-in feature, go to the vintagedoubles main site and search for the gun ID: 4873 or browse the main site to see our full gun collection.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: J. Purdey and Sons 12ga live Pigeon gun with 2 sets of barrels ~ You can smoke them with the 30" full and full chokes!~
Model: None
Serial Number: 13943
Ejectors: No
Barrels: 30
Barrel Type: Steel
Action: Self-opening
Gauge Info: 12 gauge
Stock Comb: 1 1/4
Stock Heel: 1 9/16
Stock Cast: 0
LOP: 14 5/16 with rubber
Weight: 7lbs 6ozs
Choke Left: .032 full
Choke Right: .029 full
Proof:Nitro: 2 3/4
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .027
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025