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smooth concave solid rib which is marked “J. Purdey & Sons - London” in gold inlaid Gothic script, gold bands at either breech, replacement barrels added to the original breech with
Belgian proofs and added Briley choke tubes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The blued action displays beautiful deep carved floral scroll fences and “James Purdey & Sons” in the same gold inlaid Gothic script on either lockplate. Per the consignor, the engraving was carried out by Ken Hunt, although it is unsigned. Highly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with teardrop flats and Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a leather bound takedown case with canvas cover. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 18.4/18.3 mm (.724/.720 inches) and measured .726/.723 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.037 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 6 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% professionally reapplied blue finish, 99% gold inlaid finish, minor handling evidence, some chipping at the rear of the locks, a small crack running from the triggerplate to the action knuckle, a few light handling marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
Wood Underlever Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. 9097, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl.,
brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. The included factory letter confirms the gauge, action type, and barrel length when the gun was completed in 1874 and explains records from this era are sparse. Browned Damascus steel barrels with single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked “J. PURDEY, 314 1/2 OXFORD
STREET, LONDON.” 1981 dated London nitro reproofs, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with extractor. The casehardened bar-in-wood underlever sidelock hammer action displays attractive scroll engraving and features rebounding hammers and double triggers. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock
with “F/W/H” in inscription oval and engraved blue steel buttplate. Includes a leather bound takedown case with Purdey trade label, two snap caps, cleaning tools, and brass oiler. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both reproofed at .740 inches and measured .745/.742 inches; choke constriction .002/.003
inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, showing 95% plus rebrowned finish on the barrels with clear recut markings, nearly all of the reapplied blue on the triggerguard and lower tang, attractive silver patina on the action
and hammers, and overall light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine and appears freshened with a few small handling marks and crisp checkering. The case is fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
bead sight on the smooth rib which is marked “EDWARD LANG 89 WICMORE STREET LONDON”, “SLEEVED” on the flats, 2006 dated London nitro proofs (likely when sleeved), choke constrictions of .010/.015 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The casehardened sidelever backaction displays scroll engraving and features rebounding hammers and double triggers. Beautifully figured,
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with leather wrapped recoil pad.
Includes a leather bound takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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LOT 3399
Factory Engraved Edward Lang 20 Gauge Sidelever Back- Action Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 1218, 20 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured circa 1879 and later refurbished by Atkin, Grant and Lang. Blued steel barrels with single
LOT 3397
Antique Engraved and Gold Inlaid James Purdey & Sons Bar-In-Wood Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 9761, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1877 per page 126 of Nigel Brown’s “British Gunmakers Volume One: London”. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the
LOT 3398
Factory Engraved J. Purdey Bar-In-