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Fri, Apr 19, 2013 09:00AM EDT
Lot 196

Cased pair of James Purdey & Sons side lock double

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$26,070
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Cased pair of James Purdey & Sons side lock double hammer shotguns, 12 gauge, 30" nitro proofed barrels, with finely engraved receivers, triggers, latches, and breeches and nicely checkered English walnut stocks, serial # 8899 and 8900, retaining original fitted leather case.

Condition

Mirror bores no remaining case colors or barrel bluing, however, the damascus is strong and clear. Butt stocks have leather pads which add another 1'' to the 13 1/2'' pull with 2 1/4'' drop both stock monogrammed escutcheons inscribed PJJ which match the initials on the case. Chamber length is 2 1/2". Inscription on top rib between barrels is "J. Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street London".

See printed catalog.