Product Details
JAMES PURDEY & SONS
A FINE 10-BORE (2 7/8IN.) BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 14067,
30in. black powder proved fine damascus barrels, feathered border engraving at the breech end, the rib with acanthus scrollwork and engraved 'JAMES PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, Purdey 'Trademark D* Quality' large treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. figured stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with some accessories (missing handle)
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed in 1891 with 30in. barrels for F.G. Hawkerville.
Other Notes: Though all external shipping and handling labels have sadly been removed from the case, a handwritten list inside the case indicates what was once present. They include:
'White Star Line - Stateroom'
Customs Liverpool
'L.C. & D.R. Victoria'
'American Express Co. (?) Avenue Depot. New York'
Cunard Line - Cabin Luggage'
'St. Moritz Bad. Chur via Albula'
'New York Boston Despatch Express Company, from Newport'.
'.....Paris'
Estimate £5,000-7,000