Guns International #: 101912459
Seller's Inventory #: 1382
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Guns International #: 101912459
Category - Purdey Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: JoshLoew
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State:
North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
Fax:
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 62
Total Listings: 1655
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: cash, check.
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Truly superb James Purdey & Sons 20ga self opening two barrel set with case - near mint and spectacular in every regard!
Description: Fantastic and all original 20ga two barrel set Purdey made in 1975 with two sets of chopper lump bbls, one 25" long, the other 26", are both fitted with very narrow, slightly raised, flat matted ribs, and are marked with Purdey name and Audley Street address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 nitro proofs for 20 ga. 2-3/4" chambers. SNs are on the bottom of each bbl, and each set is stamped with bbl makers initials "E.C" (Ted Comben). Tube nos. "71311" and "71312" are on bottoms of 26" bbls, which are marked for choke on rear lump "R-65%" and "L-75%". Tube nos. "71313" and "71314" are on loop of 25" bbls which are marked "SKEET" on rear lump. Typical, small sized Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action is fitted with non-automatic safety, Purdey sgl non-selective trigger has broad finger blade, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and bushed strikers. Action is engraved with typical Purdey house style rose and scroll. "J. Purdey & Sons" is on each lockplate, and also on bottom of action along with "London, England". Beaded small bow trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to composition grip cap. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over checkered wood butt, and features typical drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders which wraps over top of grip. Individual gold initials "DF" are inlet on toe line. Matching short beavertail forend fits both sets of bbls and has Anson release. Iron engraved with SN, is also stamped with actioners initials "PD" (Peter Delay, grandson of Ben Delay, Sr, and son of Ben Delay, Jr. all long time Purdey actioners). 26" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.024 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid, which is also applied with charge card for this particular gun, with specifications. Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod still in orig packing wrap, with mop, brush and jag, metal striker bottle with spare strikers, square Purdey marked oil bottle, two Purdey marked snap caps, and an unmarked broken case extractor. A brown leather protector holds two keys. Overall, the gun remains in near mint original condition with evidence of very light field use. Both sets of bbls retain essentially all of their fine factory original blue, with a few light marks, mostly where covered by forend. Action retains essentially all of its fine case hardening color. Top lever has a hint of silvering at thumbpiece, and trigger guard retains essentially all of its blue. Fire blue on hinge pin lightly faded, and blue on cocking indicators silvered on ribs. Stocks retain essentially all of their hand rubbed "Slacum" finish with some very light scratches. Checkering is very fine. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Drop is excellent. Ejectors are in time. Trigger appears to work exceptionally well. Case leather is excellent, with a few minor scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light rubs. Accessories are excellent. An exceptionally well balanced, great handling, small bore with a versatile combination of bbls. This exceptionally fine and near mint Purdey is priced at $57,500 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers via PM on this site or at (704) 280-2382. SOLD Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons Model: Best Quality Serial Number: 27908 Barrel Length: 25" and 26 Chambers: 2-3/4 Ejectors: Yes (And Self Opener) Condition: Near Mint Metal Condition: Near Mint Wood Condition: Near Mint Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny Triggers: Purdey Single Trigger Stock Comb: 1-5/8 Stock Heel: 2-7/16 Stock Cast: Cast Off about 3/8 Fore End: Short beavertail Butt Pad: Checkered Butt LOP: 14-3/4 Weight: 5lbs14oz w/25" barrels. 6lbs 0oz w/ 26" barrels Manufacture Date: 1975 Choke Left: Brl Set 1 Skeet/Skeet Choke Right: Brl Set 2 Mod/Full Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 25" Barrels .025(R) .028(L) Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 26" Barrels .032 (Both tubes) |
Guns International #: 101912459
Seller's Inventory #: 1382
Guns International #: 101912459
Seller's Inventory #: 1382