A 12g Purdey SxS: Original or redone? You decide…

12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
Pair of 12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?

When it comes to collecting, original condition is king. The more of it a shotgun has, the more valuable it will be.

So what do you think about this 12g sidelock by James Purdey & Sons? It’s one of a pair of Purdey made in 1912, and it may or may not be all original. Let me know what you think, and why you think it. I’ll tell you the answer tomorrow. Good luck.

12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?
12g James Purdey & Sons SxS Double Barrel Shotguns, Original or redone?