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J. PURDEY & SONS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
J. PURDEY & SONS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SXS SHOTGUN.
Cal. 12 ga. 2 1/2". S# 12978. Bbl. 30" of Damascus steel w/ sunken rib. Nitro proofs for 1 1/8 oz of shot. Anson & Deeley's patented action. Double triggers & ejectors. Action is case colored w/ blued floorplate having moderate coverage of arabesque scroll engraving. Splinter forearm & straight hand stock of fancy English walnut w/ teardrop points & hand checkering. Toeline of stock has German silver oval nameplate. LOP: 14 1/8" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2". Stock has a slight cast off. Bore diameter: R .735 L .730. Choke constriction: R .004 L .027. Minimum wall thickness: R .031 L .031. WEGHT: 6 lbs, 10.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered case w/ burgundy velour fitted interior. Inside lid has maker's label & specification label. Case contains 2 piece cleaning rod, oil bottle, snap caps, never rust cleaner can, cleaning accessories & Purdy selvyt cloth. James Purdey & Sons letter identifying the gun as a "C" quality boxlock built in 1887. Copy of records listing information about Purdey guns. (01-25406/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.