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Both guns are fitted with a stunning exhibition
quality multi-point checkered forend with deep
relief engraved brushed bright forend irons
to match the rest of the gun along with the
Anson button style release which is marked
with a small “1” or “2”. The stocks of each gun
are of the same exceptional quality and feature
straight hand grips, the same lovely checkering,
teardrop carved drop points, “RML” inlaid in
gold directly into the wood behind the lower
tang, and brushed bright and engraved heel
and toe plates above and below the checkered
bare butt.
The makers have confirmed that these guns
were built together as a pair and completed on
October 8th, 2001, and confirmed the 28 inch
barrels, the 20 gauge chamberings, the choke
constrictions, “silver” finish, single triggers,
beaded edge triggerguards, straight stocks, heel
and toe plates, gold initials, weight, and the all
important engraving by the legendary Master
Engraver Philippe Grifnee.
Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both
proofed at 15.6mm (.614 inches) and measured
.612/.613 inches; choke constriction .005/.006
inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.031
inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch
drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off;
weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
plus original blue, brushed bright, and gold
finishes showing only minimal handling
evidence. The wood has a few tiny marks and
sharp checkering at the wrist and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
B) J. Purdey & Sons Over/Under Shotgun -
Serial no. 29834, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/brushed bight/gold finish, walnut stock. As
described in “A”. Barrel and stock measurements
(U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the
breech both proofed and measured at 15.6mm
(.614 inches); choke constriction .005/.006
inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.034
inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch
drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off;
weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining
99% original blue, brushed bright, and gold
finishes with minimal handling evidence and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. An fantastic chance
to own a pair of guns engraved by one of the
finest engravers of his time, Phillipe Grifnee, and
made by one of the finest makers there is, do
not let this opportunity pass you by!
Provenance: The Robert M. Lee Collection.
Estimate: 250,000 - 375,000