Guns International #: 103251974
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Guns International #: 103251974
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Hammer Shotguns
Purdey 12 gauge Hammer Gun, Nitro Proof, Cased
Description: Purdey Island Lock 12 gauge Extractor Hammer Gun, S/N 10306, equipped with Broad Bow Thumb Lever Action. Produced in 1878 (Purdey Gun History Sheet included). Weight is 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Rebounding locks and Thumb Lever Action. Rose and Scroll Engraving. A vintage, shootable classic hammergun. All measurements done by Jon Hosford, maker of shotgun measuring equipment, at Southern SxS tournament. 28 inch Barrels are invisibly sleeved and nitro proofed. Birmingham nitro proved at .729 in, bores at 9 inches from breech measure .732 in R and .733 in L. Minimum Wall Thickness measures .040 in R and .035 in L. Chokes at 1/4 / 1/2 (measured at .010 in R and .020 in L). Chambers as proved at 2 1/2 in. Original rib relaid on new barrels. Barrels photographed in sunlight (see picture 10), which also shows very small rust spot on rib at 314 1/2 address point in the Purdey name engraving. Rebounding Hammer Action, with solid hammer springs. Thumb lever performs perfectly, and is easy to use by right or left hand shooter. Engraving is worn, but not abused or brushed (Photos 6, 7 show typical engraving throughout action.) French Walnut English Stock equipped with newer Leather Buttpad. LOP measures 14 1/2 inches, DAC at 1 1/2 inches and DAH at 2 1/2 inches. Splinter fore-end with Anson push rod button release. Gun provided in period case with correct Purdey label. A hammer gun tight on face, ready for shooting enjoyment. No renovation has been attempted with this gun, with the only changes the sleeved barrels and the leather buttpad. Shipping to CONUS Street Delivery Addresses only for fixed price of $80. Gun available for review at current location in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo zip file or specific photo requests available to interested parties. Happy to discuss reasonable offers. Thank you for your consideration. Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Hammer Serial Number: 10306 Barrel Length: 28 Bore Info: 12 gauge Chambers: 2 1/2 Ejectors: Extractors Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: Steel Barrel Type: SxS Action: Thumb Lever Triggers: Double Stock: English Stock Comb: 1 7/16 inches Stock Heel: 2 1/8 inches Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Leather LOP: 14 1/2 inches Finish: Oil Weight: 6 lb 14 oz Manufacture Date: 1878 Choke Left: 1/4 (.010 in) Choke Right: 1/2 (.020 in) Engraving: Rose and Scroll Case: Period, with Label Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2 - 3 Tons Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .035 inch Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .040 inch Price: $5,750.00 Buy Now Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103251974
Guns International #: 103251974