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The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in 1987 and
1989 respectively and left the factory in the above configuration, aside from
the added Teague screw-in chokes, with the second gun of the pair being
built from a stock gun which was renumbered to complete the matched
pair. Included is a fine oak and leather takedown case for each of the guns
with its own canvas cover numbered to its gun, a pair of nickel snap caps,
and a cleaning rod. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and measured .733
inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.026 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2
5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish with some loss
and thinning on the lower tang, 99% original casehardened finish, minor
handling evidence and crisp engraving. The wood has a small crack at the
left rear at the shoe and some chipping; otherwise, the wood is very fine
with some scratches, pressure marks, and sharp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The case and accessories are excellent.
B) J. Purdey & Sons Shotgun - Serial no. 28435, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel
and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
both proofed at .728 inches and measured .732/.734 inches; minimum wall
thickness .029/.028 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at
heel; 15 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened
finishes with minor handling evidence, a few scratches and pressure marks
in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically
excellent. Do not miss out on this chance at this exceptional pair of Purdeys!
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000
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