Product Details
JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 10-BORE (2 7/8IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 14067,
circa 1894, 30in. black powder proved fine damascus barrels, feathered border engraving at the breech end, the rib with acanthus scrollwork and engraved 'JAMES PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, Purdey 'Trademark D* Quality' large treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:
Completed: Approx. 1894
For: F.G. d'Hauteville
Description: A 'D*' Quality Anson & Deeley boxlock game gun
Weight: 8lb. 12 1/2oz.
Calibre: 10-bore
Barrels: 30in. 2?in. Case
Choke: Mod. & Full
Stock: 14?in.
Notes:
Silvers Heel-pad
Supplied by R. Ellis
Other Notes: Though all external shipping and handling labels have sadly been removed from the case, a handwritten list inside the case from a previous owner indicates what was once present before the case was given some gentle restoration. They include:
'White Star Line - Stateroom'
Customs Liverpool
'L.C. & D.R. Victoria'
'American Express Co. (?) Avenue Depot. New York'
Cunard Line - Cabin Luggage'
'St. Moritz Bad. Chur via Albula'
'New York Boston Despatch Express Company, from Newport'.
'.....Paris'
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Estimate £3,500-4,500
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament