Guns International #: 103359975
Seller's Inventory #: 10924

Category - Shotguns - English Double Antique - Purdey Shotguns

Category
Shotguns - English Double Antique
Purdey Shotguns

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - 1881 PURDEY 12 Ga. EJECTOR

Description:
Serial #10924 Made in 1881, it was the 8th Beesley self-opening Action and converted to ejector in 1888.
Barrel and stock replaced at some unknown time by consumed craftsman.
Chopper lump barrel 28” reproofed in Birmingham in 2017 for 2 ¾” shells.
Bores are at .732, minimum wall thickness at .026” and .028”
Chokes .005 (IC) & .014 (M)
Snap under lever action,
Classic Purdey small scroll with high relief carvings of grapes and vine leaves on the fences.
Tight on face, good trigger pull at 3 ½ and 4 Lbs.
The gun weighs 7 Lbs. 1 oz.
Stock comes with 2 professionally fitted leather pads, yielding LOPs of 14 3/8” and 14 7/8”.
Drop is 1 3/8” and 2”, ¼” cast off
Overall in very good condition, inside and out.
 

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Purdey
Model: 12 Ga. Ejector
Serial Number: 10924
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Converted to ejector in 1888
Condition: Very good inside and out
Stock: Stock comes with 2 professionally fitted leather pads, yielding LOPs of 14 3/8” and 14 7/8”.
Stock Drop: 1 3/8” and 2”
Stock Cast: 1/4" cast off
LOP: 14 3/8" & 14 7/8" with 2 leather pads
Weight: 7 Lbs. 1 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1881
Chokes: IC & M
Engraving: Classic Purdey small scroll with high relief carvings of grapes and vine leaves on the fences
Case: yes

Price: $22,900.00