Product Details
J. PURDEY & SONS
12-BORE 'TRADEMARK QUALITY D' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12976,
30in. nitro reproved (likely blued damascus) barrels, rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and 1/2 choke, right wall thickness below recommended minimum, Anson and Deeley patent treble-grip action, use number 4961, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, border and scroll engraving, toplever, triggerguard and fore-end iron engraved '2', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening,14 3/8in.. figured stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end wood likely replacement, weight 6lb. 5oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed with 30in. barrels in September 1888 for a Mr. Benskin.
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Estimate £1,200-1,600
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