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These pistols were
displayed as part
of Norman R.
Blank’s collection
at the NRA in 2004.
A note from the
collection states the pair was purchased
from Tom Purdey and came from the James
Purdey & Sons Collection. “They came from
Tom Purdey’s antecedent and probably go
back to James Purdey.” Tom Purdey led the
company until his retirement in 1955, and Mr. Blank is known to have
made many purchases for his collections in the 1950s and 1960s.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 95% plus original brown finish on the barrel along with distinct twist patterns,
85% plus original blue finish on the trigger guard, 80% plus original casehardened finish on the lock and remaining
mounts, dark aged patina on the silver escutcheons, minor oxidation, and generally only light wear. The stock
is very fine and has very attractive dark ebonized finish, crisp checkering, and scattered mild scratches and dings.
Mechanically excellent. The case is fine and has a crack in the lid and mild age and storage related wear. The
leather outer case is fair with torn corners and straps. The accessories are generally fine with minor wear. B) Purdey Percussion
Pistol - Serial no. 2095, 45 cal., 9 1/2 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, ebonized stock. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 95% plus original brown finish
and distinct twist patterns on the barrel, 90% plus original blue finish
on the trigger guard with some fading mainly on the spur, 90% plus
original casehardened finish on the lock and remaining mounts, dark
aged patina on the silver escutcheons, minor oxidation, and generally
fairly minimal overall wear such as some light scratches. The stock is
very fine and has very attractive dark ebonized finish, crisp checkering,
and several scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Overall, this is a very attractive cased set of classic Purdey percussion
pistols purchased from Tom Purdey himself.
Provenance: The James Purdey & Sons Collection; Tom Purdey;
The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500 249