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J. Purdey Snap Underlever Sidelock Double Barrel 12 Gauge Shotgun

Item sold by Gregg Martin Auctions on 11/06/2006 for : $8,512.50

Lot 1435 Detail

Rare 12 Gauge J. Purdey Snap Underlever Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Serial no. 11288. 12 gauge. 29 1/2-inch barrels. Game rib. Case-hardened Beesley Patent self-opening sidelock action with bar-action locks. Push-forward snap underlever. Action and locks fully engraved with Purdey's traditional fine scroll and bouquet pattern. Fences with Fleur-de-lys in relief. Extractor. Cocking indicators. Triggerguard is inlet for underlever. Automatic safety with SAFE in gold. Finely checkered replacement straight grip stock of well-figured contrasting walnut. Drop points. Checkered butt. Vacant silver oval. Finely checkered splinter fore-end with Anson-style release.

Condition: Fine, as partially redone. Barrels show 99% reblued finish over some older pitting (mostly under fore-end). Bright bores. Right barrel shows a slight bulge at mid-point. Action and locks show a silver-gray patina. Underside of action shows some older scratches. Breech face shows fine pitting around striker-holes. Watertable shows areas of discoloration. Furniture shows a silver-gray patina. Top of fore-end iron shows light pitting and spotting. Stock shows a few light handling marks. Fore-end shows refreshed checkering and a few light impressions.

Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.745/0.749-inches. Chokes: 0.003/0.014-inches (Cylinder/Modified). Chambers: 2 5/8-inches. Proof: Birmingham, Nitro Reproof, 18.9/19.0, 12-65, 850 Bar Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.015-inches. (NOTE: Minimum wall thickness is below recommended minimums). Stock Dimensions: Pull: 15-inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2-inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/8-inches. Cast-off: 1/8-inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

Estimate: $3000 - $4000

Rare 12 Gauge J. Purdey Snap Underlever Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun.









 

 

 

Basic one shell 16 gauge caliber kit
for pinfire shotgun

User manual click here

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Includes a brass case, a cap holder, a firing pin and a long screw

 


 


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