I have a thing for beat-up old guns. So when I saw this Purdey, I felt that tingly “I gotta have it” feeling right away. While it’s very well used, it looks like it was cleaned up right and made into a nice, everyday shooter.
It’s from 1895, which is my favorite time-period for Purdeys. Just look at how elegant everything is, from the shaping of the action and the triggerguard to the toplever and triggers themselves. The metal-to-metal fit looks great, too, which is impressive for a gun that 120+ years old.
If you like that stuff too and you’ve always wanted a Purdey, this may be the one for you. But act fast. I’m sure how much longer I can control myself.
J. PURDEY & SONS EJECTOR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK 12 GA. SHOTGUN MANUFACTURED IN 1895: Re-nitro proofed original 28” barrels choked Improved Cylinder and Modified with original 2 ¾” chambers. Double triggers. 15xxx serial range number “3” gun of an original set. Restored overall in England circa 1960’s with new deluxe walnut checkered straight wrist stock with checkered butt (15” pull, 1 ½”, 2 ½” drop and ¼” cast off at heel). Weight 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Original forend with wear. Barrels and mounts refinished and frame and side locks polished in the French manner. Completely refurbished locks and ejectors and as tight as a new gun. Bores and wall thickness in proof and bright and pit free. Engraving in perfect condition and Audley Street barrel address slightly polished down but fully legible. Nice resurrection of an 1895 “antique” Purdey. Price: $5,900
