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LOT 1326
Factory Engraved James Purdey & Sons Best Quality Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
- Serial no. 17.603, 12 gauge, 29 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1901/1902 per the
data provided on page 126 of Nigel Brown’s “British Gunmakers Volume One: London”. Single bead sight on the smooth concave solid
rib which is marked “J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON, MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S FLUID-PRESS
STEEL” along with a flourish of scroll at the breech end. The flats show correct period London nitro proofs including the “1 1/8 OZ” load proof indicating 2 1/2 inch chamber which have automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays beautifully executed classic English rose & scroll engraving which extends to the tangs, triggerguard, and toplever with both lockplates signed “J. PURDEY & SONS.”The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid “SAFE”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and an Anson button release and a straight grip stock with teardrop flats, “R.P.T.” in the silver inscription oval, and added leather faced ventilated recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved “12” (.729 inches) and
measured .744/.738 inches; choke constriction .012/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .020/.022
inches; 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% plus professionally reapplied blue finish, 60% original casehardened finish, scattered areas of minor surface spotting, some areas of dried grease particularly around the breech, and overall minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with some varnish fading toward the butt, filled swivel stud holes on the stock and under rib, a few light dings and scratches, and overall sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1327
Engraved Armas Garbi Model 100 Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 27-03-076-04, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., bright/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Spain with standard markings along with Spanish commercial proofs, William Larkin Moore import mark, and extensive English style scroll and rosette engraving on the receiver and fences. Single German silver bead sight on the matte rib, double triggers, and finely figured, checkered, splinter forearm and straight grip stock with blank initial plate and checkered bare butt. Chokes marked at improved cylinder/modified, 2 3/4 inch chambers, 15 inch length of pull, slight cast-off,
weight 6 lbs 7 oz. Includes factory box with label partially numbered to gun.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% plus original finishes with a few very light handling marks overall and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with some mild wear and tape. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
floral and geometric engraving, double triggers, bushed firing pins, and automatic tang safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, blank inscription oval, wood butt extension, and red rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at
comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 16 3/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% plus reapplied blue finish with some muddling of the rib markings, slight discoloration in areas on the action, overall light handling evidence, a slight crack coming off the top tang, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 3,750
LOT 1328
Factory Engraved Charles Lancaster Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. O12766, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1908 per Nigel Brown’s “British Gunmakers Volume One: London”. Blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, “SLEEVED” marked on both flats, London reproofs, import mark on under rib toward muzzles, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and choke constrictions of .010/.014 inches. The coin finished sidelock action features