JAMES PURDEY 16 GAUGE DELUXE (DX) – VISCOUNT MOLYNEUX – 28" – 5LB 15OZ – MOTOR CASE

Description:
1912 James Purdey & Sons 16 Bore Deluxe Boxlock Ejector | Viscount Molyneux Provenance | 5 lb 15½ oz

A documented pre-war Purdey with titled English sporting provenance, built light for the field and still ready to shoot.

Provenance
Completed December 1912 and commissioned for Viscount Molyneux, heir apparent to the Earl of Sefton. Purdey ledger records accompany the gun. The original 1912 stock was period-extended in 1915 per those same records and fitted with an S.W. Silver recoil pad.

The Gun
Deluxe Quality (Dx) boxlock ejector. 28" barrels chambered for 2½" cartridges with current British Nitro Proof, which keeps shell sourcing simple. Bores are bright and strong: .010 right, .023 left per case card. Rib extension forms a third bite. Action remains tight and on face. Wood-to-metal fit is proper; the gun presents honestly with consistent, age-appropriate finish throughout.

Why It Matters
At 5 lb 15½ oz per Purdey records, this is a genuinely lively sub six pound 16. The gauge is back in favor with experienced upland shooters for exactly this reason: small bore balance and handling with meaningful pattern density. Pre-war Purdeys with documented titled provenance at this weight are uncommon.

Included

• Purdey History Certificate
• Ledger facsimile
• Written provenance statement
• Original oak and leather motor case with trade label.

Condition Summary
Beautiful piece and entirely suitable for the field. A documented pre-war Purdey that handles today as it did in 1912.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons
Model: Deluxe Quality (Dx) Boxlock Ejector
Serial Number: 19XXX
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Bore Info: 16 Bore
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Yes – Automatic
Condition: Very Good for age – honest and original with documented period stock extension
Metal Condition: Very good; crisp engraving with light, even wear consistent with age
Wood Condition: Original 1912 stock, professionally extended in July of 1915 per Purdey ledger records for the original owner. Wood-to-metal fit remains correct.
Bore Condition: Bright, strong, no visible pitting
Barrels: Bores measure well within safe limits (.010 R / .023 L per case card).
Barrel Type: Side-by-side
Action: Boxlock with rib extension (third bite)
Triggers: Double triggers
Stock: Original 1912 stock; documented extension by Purdey in 1915 for Viscount Molyneux
Stock Cast: Standard
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: S.W. Silver & Co. recoil pad fitted; presents properly.
LOP: 13 7/8" over pad (extended from 13 5/8" per Purdey records)
Rib: Concave game rib
Finish: Original finish with honest wear
Weight: 5 lbs 151/2 oz (per Purdey records)
Sights: Front bead
Manufacture Date: December 18, 1912
Chokes: Yes
Choke Left: Modified
Choke Right: Cylinder
Engraving: Purdey 'Rose and Scroll' engraving; crisp and well-defined
Extras: Purdey History Certificate; documented Viscount Molyneux provenance
Case: Oak & leather motor case with trade label and accessories
Item Location: Charleston, South Carolina (USA)
Proof:Nitro: Yes – British Nitro Proof
Proof:Black: No
Grips: Straight grip
Optic: N/A

Price: $31,995.00