james  purdey

$75,000.00

 

 

Description:

An exceptional 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector live pigeon gun, 29" nitro chopperlump barrels with raised, finely matted rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4" chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side-clips, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with stylised scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background, the fences carved in high relief with oak leaves and acorns on a stippled background, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4" figured stock including 5/8" leather covered recoil pad, the fore-end finely inset in gold with the monogram 'MG', weight 7lbs. 2oz., in its lightweight leather motor case with canvas and leather outer. 

 

Details:

Maker —James Purdey

Serial Number — 25938

Bore — 12 

Type — Sidelock Ejector

Weight — 7lbs. 2oz.

    

Stock:

Grip —

LOP — 15 1/4"

 

Barrels:

Type — Nitro Chopperlump

Chambers — 2 3/4"

Length — 29"

Choke — 1/2 and Full

Bores —  

Wall Thickness — 

Rib —