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James Purdey & Sons 25938

$89000.00

An exceptional 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector live pigeon gun, with 29" nitro chopperlump barrels with raised, fine matted rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND'.  The gun has 2 3/4" chambers, bored approximately 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite and side-clips, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail.  This is a Harry Kell engraved shotgun with cocking-indicators, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with stylised scrolling acanthus designs on a matted background, the fences carved in high relief with oak leaves and acorns on a stippled background.  It retains virtually full orginal colour-hardening and finish.  It has a 15 1/4" figured stock including a 5/8" leather covered recoil pad, the fore-end finely inset in gold with the monogram 'MG'.  It weighs 7lb. 2 oz. and is in its lightweight leather motor case with canvas and leather outer cover.

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Details

Maker: James Purdey

Stock Number: 25938

Stock

Grip: Straight Hand

Length to centre: 14 5/8"

Forend

Ejectors: Sidelock Ejector

Barrels

Type: Chopperlump Steel

Length: 29"

Chambers: 2 3/4"

Choke: right: Modified left: Full