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The guns are each fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with coin finished and matching engraved shoe and Anson button release showing a gold “1” or “2” as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, a script “NRB” in a gold inscription oval, and
a checkered bare butt. Included is a second matching set of 30 inch barrels for each gun numbered “1” and “2” in gold respectively. Also included is a fine oak and leather takedown case with Purdey label that houses the entire set, four nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler, four spare firing pins with springs, turnscrews, and a full compliment of cleaning tools. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and both measured .734 inches; choke constriction .006/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and measured .734/.733 inches; choke constriction .002/.004 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.030 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes
with minor handling evidence, sharp engraving, and a few small areas of dried grease in the coin finish. The wood is very fine with a few pressure marks, some scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set has worn original blue finish. The case is very fine with minor storage wear.
B) J. Purdey & Sons Shotgun - Serial no. 26812, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and both measured .734 inches; choke constriction .006/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.027 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and measured .735/.734 inches; choke constriction .020/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.022 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.
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