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Guns International #: 103375607
Seller's Inventory #: 10358
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Guns International #: 103375607
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
JAMES PURDEY & SONS - 12-BORE HAMMER SHOTCUN with CASE
Description: JAMES PURDEY & SONS - 12-BORE HAMMER SHOTCUN with CASE Extremely Rare – original condition, 12 bore, 2-3/4” case, completed in 1878, top-lever bar-in-iron hammer pigeon gun, smooth case-hardened percussion fences, beautifully engraved side plates signed 'J. PURDEY & SONS', engraved trigger guard, retaining approx. 50% of color-hardening and finish. Trigger guard is also beautifully engraved, shows serial no. 10,358. All screws in good condition. Considering its age – its really nice. Damascus barrels with one small dent on each barrel (see pics), the rib is engraved “PURDEY & SONS 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET. LONDON”, barrels retain about 60-70 of original finish. Well-figured straight-grip stock with period-correct (Possibly the original) leather butt pad and what appears to be a gold inlaid disc or “medallion”. The fore-end wood and engraved metal are also in good condition with one very small chip in wood along edge. Fore-end has cross-pin / wedge release. Gun weight is reported (source Purdey) to be 7lb. 4oz. The case appears to be the gun’s original leather-covered wood case. It comes with original key, a turn screw, a firing pin wrench, two-barrel corks, misc. parts, and Directions booklet. The original James Purdey & Sons label is on the inside of case lid along with Charges label. Gun and gun case appear 100% original with no signs of structural damage. I have not test-fired but appears to function properly. I have attempted to provide sufficient photos to evaluate the condition but provide more upon request. Letter and Gun information is provided by Purdey of London. Firearm will only be shipped to an FFL, via Fed X and insured for 1.25 x purchase price. All shipping and handling costs will be added to purchase price. If paying with credit card add 4% to total purchase price. Contact me for additional photos. Steve (817) 205-6032 or stevemccunecompanies Provenance (Letter): Purdey has provided us with the following information (letter): Completed: 1878 For: E.D. Hunter Description: A top-lever bar-in-iron hammer pigeon gun Weight: 7 lb. 4 oz. Caliber: 12-bore (2-3/4” case) Barrels: 31 in. Choke: Both “Choke” Stock Length: 15 in. LOP: 14-1/8” Serial No.: 10358 Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Price: $12,500.00 Shipping: $125.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103375607
Seller's Inventory #: 10358
Guns International #: 103375607
Seller's Inventory #: 10358