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Photo	James Beattie & Co. # 17921 circa mid to late 1880's. 450 BPE 31/4 inch Double Rifle by a very well respected London maker for his rifles. Excellent rebounding back-action locks, round action with a Jones' rotary lever retain 95% original case colors. The 28" steel barrels have a wide hand filed rib with a blade front sight , three bladed (one rigid, two folding, 100,200 and 300 meters) rear sight and also uses Henry's Rifling which has either 7 or 9 (in this case 7) grooves and a full twist every 22 inches. This rifling was almost exclusively used with the 450 3 1/4 caliber. The barrel address is 104 QUEEN VICTORIA ST, LONDON. The walnut stock measures 14 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3/16 cast off to it's original hard rubber butt plate. Overall condition is excellent, cased in a period DR hammer case and accessories. $11,500
Photo	James Purdey & Sons #6570 completed in October 1863 for a Dr Ludin. Included in the original case is a key fob made with a piece of ivory and a faded inscription - Ludin. Originally built as a pin fire, conversion to center-fire of #6570 was completed by Purdey at some time later. Since Purdey records rarely note these conversions, Purdey historian, Patrick Maynard, verified this one by it's superior quality and same engraving by J Lucas before and after the conversion. 30 inch Damascus barrels measure; bores .733 on both, no chokes and .028 minimum walls on both barrels. Highest quality walnut stock measures 14 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 1/4 inches to a checkered butt. Another intriguing concept seen on Purdey 6570 is "Long Guard Lever" lockup similar in appearance and function as the more common rotary under lever but using the complete trigger guard as the under lever. The upper tang with this lock up also is very long. This superb gun is in excellent condition in its original oak case, label with loading instructions by Purdey, Purdey powder and shot measures and crimping tool, main spring clamp cleaning rod and jags. The workers on #6570 were; Jointing- F Mayo, Polishing and Hardening- Abbe Robbins, Engraving- J Lucas, Cocking- G Prentice and Fitting and filing levers to breechloaders- Smith Jnr. A collection in itself. $34,500
Photo Photo	John Blanch & Sons #2384 circa 1855-60 14 bore double barrel percussion gun in its oak and brass case with some accessories. The original condition 31 inch Damascus barrels are in pristine unfired condition with bright pattern and mirror bores (.680 inch bores without any choking. The locks also have excellent original condition both inside and out. Trigger guard, butt plate and other metal accessories retain most of their fire-blued finish and engraving. The trigger guard tang safety (Wyatt's Safeguard- patent dated 3 February, 1818) is of the type often used by Purdey even on their earliest flintlocks. The Stock is has some wear not from hunting but handling over the past 150 + years. It measures 14 1/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 0 cast. Weight is 7 lbs. 2.2 oz. $9500
Photo Photo	John Dickson & Sons # 3795/3796 Exceptional pair of unfired muzzle loading double barrel rifles built in 1883 for eccentric Scottish collector Charles Gordon. Two of over 300 different firearms ordered by Gordon from 1875 till his death in 1906. Both 50 cal rifles are identical in every respect including Whitworth steel barrels but # 1 has conventional blackened finish and # 2 Damascus finish. All accessories are of the best quality and original to the set. This pair is of museum quality and provenance that traces its history to Canada and Scotland where they were acquired in an estate sale after Gordon's ownership. This perfect pair are high lighted in the Donald Dallas new book CHARLES GORDON "Magnificent Madness" on pages 38-41. Also given the highest compliment of gracing the cover of this new book. All retains all its original finish. $85,000
Photo Photo	John Dickson & Sons #4265 circa 1889 A cased 11 bore double barreled percussion sporting gun with 32" Damascus barrels signed "John Dickson & Sons. 63 Princes street. Edinburgh" on the rib. Tangs and back actions are border engraved and with fine scroll. The well figured half stock has case-hardened furniture and fire blued trigger-guard and butt plate with upper tang all of which are border engraved and with fine scroll. The original fitted mahogany two tier case is brass bound and contains multiple accessories including a leather covered powder flask, black leather flask, a sealed tin of Joyce percussion caps, a Sykes patent shot belt, an Allport improved circular brass cap dispenser, case-hardened oil bottle and spring clamp and various other turn screws etc all made by Dixon, Bertram and Hawksley. The above retain virtually all there original finish. Again this exceptional gun was part of the famed Gordon collection. $34,000
Photo Photo	James Purdey & Sons #8688 circa 1872 Number 2 of a pair of Purdey percussion shotguns 13 bores delivered to Lord Walsingham on August 21, 1872. As described in Unsworth's "The Early Purdeys" 8868 is the last muzzle-loading shotgun recorded in Purdey's first Dimension Book, which caters for all numbers up to and including #9165. Any other muzzle-loaders are felt to be anachronisms and not "early Purdeys ". For more info on Lord Walsingham and Purdey #8688 look on thr Historical Guns section and also Dallas' new book "The British Sporting Gun and rifle" on pages 64 &65. $23,000
Photo Photo	James Purdey & Sons #8464 circa 1871 12 bore hammer gun with island back rebounding lock action and Jones' rotary under lever. 30 inch Damascus barrels measure- chambers 2 5/8; bores R/L .734/.735; chokes .023/.0024; walls .032/.030. still in original London proof. Original English stock measures 14 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 7/16 x 1/4 cast off to checkered one inch ebony extension. Cased in an original Purdey brass cornered oak case with loading accessories and Purdey oil bottle. Action, barrels and fore end marked with number 3 as the third gun of the first trio ordered in 1871 by the Maharaja Duleep Singh. See the Historical Guns link to find more info on this provenance as provided by Purdey and also in Dallas' new book "The British Sporting Gun and Rifle" on pages 19-23. Where are #'s 1 and 2 ? $85,000
Photo Photo	James Purdey & Sons # 14069 circa 1891 20 bore bar in wood hammer gun with top lever opening. 29 inch Whithworth steel barrels with 2 1/2 inch chambers measure R/L bores .632/.633; chokes .001/.029; walls .024/.024. As you may notice, the bores are very open for a 20 bore. However this gun was originally proofed as a 19 bore (.627) as marked on the barrel flats. he English straight stock measures 14 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 2 5/16 x 0 cast to a checkered butt. You may have noticed also a weird little appendage under the trigger guard. One can only speculate as to its purpose. Knowing that it was ordered for the Baron de Hirsch eliminates some possibilities. However we also that he was offering his fnancial services to the Queen of England and her daughter. For more of the provenance of Purdey 14069, please look at the Historical Guns listing. More than likely the "pendent" is residual to the rotary under lever, its morphological ancestor, as requested by the owner to compensate for "what ever". Cased in an original Purdey case with some accessories. $57,000
Photo Photo	James Purdey & Sons #10749 circa 1881 Side lock hammer gun with three sets of barrels. 1st and original barrels were 12 bore 32 inch with 2 3/4 inch chambers F&F. Two other barrels were made by Purdey at a later time; one 12 bore 2 3/4 30 inch C&M; the second 20 bore 3 1/2 inch chambers 32". All were fitted to one fore arm. When found by present owner, the gun had the 30 inch 12 bore and the other two were lost. During the next few years, the Purdey was refurbished to original by restocking (David Trevallion) and manufacturing two new sets of barrels ( Michael Kelly of London a Purdey trained barrel maker). All were fitted into a three barrel motor case designed by David and made by Boot Hill Gun Cases. The new stock measures 15 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/16 to heel and toe pieces. With the 30" 12 bore Damascus barrels the gun weights 7-2 and the barrels measure R/L bores .742/.741; chokes .008/.021; walls .021/.021. With the 32" 12 bore 2 3/4" the gun weights 7-8 and the new steel barrels measure bores .729/.729; chokes .040/.040; walls new. With the 32 inch 20 bore 2 3/4 inch chambers, the gun weights 7-8 and measures bores .612/.612; chokes .008/.30; walls new. All cased with original Purdey period accessories. A best gun for a serious collector and shooter of vintage Purdeys. $85,000 or best offer.
Photo	Alex Henry # 5039 10 bore bar lock top lever hammer gun with much original condition. The barrels are 31 inches and measure R/L bores .787/.815 chokes .015/.035;walls.038/.032 with 2 7/8 chambers. The high grade stock measures 14x1 3/4x2 3/4x0 cast to original long upper tang steel butt plate. The hinged pistol grip cap stores extra firing pins. Weight is 10/5. The locks were made by Joseph Brazier following the Stanton pattern. Perfect gun for one who wants to make a lot of smoke and noise. $5700
Photo	Isaac Hollis #38566 Hammer double rifle with Jones under lever in 500 BPE 3 1/4 inch case. Barrels are 27 1/2 inches with a solid full length rib and 2 folding and 1 standing rear sight and single bead sight in front. The pistol grip stock measures 14x1 5/8x2 3/4x0 cast to a checkered butt with steel heel and toe protectors. barrels and action have old reblue. Well hunted but still a great shooter. $5800
Photo	William Powell & Son # 6812 circa 1878, 20 bore Bar-in-wood top lever hammergun. Very rare and original. Barrels are 28 inches nitro proofed at 2 1/2 inch and .638 bore. Left and right the bores are .638/.638, chokes .005/.002, walls .022/.023. Well figured stock is 14x1 5/8x2x0cast to a horn buttplate. The rebounding sidelocks are engraved with fine scrollwork as are the fences, retaining some colour-hardening. The action has percussion fences and the flats are stamped "Powells 190 Patent" The weight is 5-7. A rare and desirable upland gun by a best Birmingham maker. Cased with some accessories. $11,500
Photo	H. Holland # 2054 circa 1873 12 bore non-rebounding back action hammer gun built by Harris Holland during Holland & Holland's formative years while he was still a tobacconist in London. His notoriety in the shooting circles, afforded him the best out-workers in the trade to create excellent guns to the great shooters of his time which lead to the same quality Holland & Holland is still known for today. The London nitro-proofed Damascus barrels are 30 inches with a plain game rib and measure with 2 3/4 inch chambers- Rt/Lt bores;.724/.725 chokes; Cyl/Cyl walls;.024/.030. The highly figured stock measures 14 1/4x1 1/2x2x1/8 cast off to the original steel butt-very modern dimensions for a truly early classic. $5500
Photo	Boss Percussion No serial number. 31 inch original barrels with all original Damascus and Boss James St, London engraved on rib. 12 bore. Stock has average figure and in excellent condition with engraved butt plate and typical long upper tang and silver shield. Locks are perfect inside and out with dolphin hammers all engraved in scroll. Trigger guard has game scene engraving and trigger plate has pineapple escutcheon. Original ebony rod with silver ram tip and wad extractor screw and cap. Undeniably a high quality early 1900 century London game gun in perfect condition. $4800
Photo	John Manton & Son #12187 for 1853 as described on page 69 of D.H.L. Back's book The Mantons. Further description reveals that it was made as a 13 bore caplock and cased. This package is exactly as described in factory archives. Barrels are 30 inches with all original brown Damascus and ebony rod with brass ram tip and wad extractor screw and brass cap. Locks and flat hammers retain most of their case color with scroll and game scene engraving. Steel butt plate, trigger plate and trigger guard are also similarly engraved. Original mahogany case with Manton label is in excellent condition except for missing key lock. Accessories include copper powder flask with brass fittings, brass capper, wad punch, three piece ebony cleaning rod with brass fittings and three jags, leather shot flask with brass shot measuring and dispensing tip, English percussion cap tin and pewter oil tank. The originality and condition make this lot a collection in itself. $11,500
Photo	John Blanch & Son A pair of outstanding percussion single shot pistols by a well respected London maker. 65 caliber, overall length is 13 1/2" full octagon barrel is 8 1/4 " inscribed "Blanch London" on top flat and has attached pivot ram rod. Side lock plate is moderately scroll engraved with "Blanch" inscribed below the blow plug. The trigger guard is also engraved and with a forward pineapple escutcheon and long pistol grip tang. Cased in what seems to be a case with replaced lining but with some original accessories such as the powder horn, nipple turn tool with extra nipples, wad cutter, ebony cleaning rod, brass cap dispenser and can of original Eley caps. All in all a nice package with both pistols having very crisp and strong actions and condition. $ 6500
Photo	Fred T Baker #2985 12 bore back action hammer gun. Barrels are 28 inch and sleeved and reproofed in Birmingham in 1986. Stock is 15 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 1/8 cast off with wood extension. Gun weighs 6-2. Good London made Baker gun. $4500
Photo	W.W. Greener # 25024 for year 1882 back action, rebounding hammers, toplever 12 bore. Barrels are 26 inches 1987 London reproof damascus with 2 1/2 inch chambers, mirror bores .732 on both, chokes .030 on both and walls Rt .025 and Lt .027.and raised rib. Straight stock with dimensions; 14 1/2 to steel butt plate x 2 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 cast off with unmarked silver oval. Weight is 6-13. Well made rebounding hammer gun with lots of shooting in it. Reasonably priced. $4000
Photo	A Conyers of Blandford A dainty back action rebounding hammer top lever 28 bore hammer gun. Excellent 26 inch Birmingham reproof barrels; mirror bores Rt .556 and Lt .558, Choked .012 and .024 with game rib. Chambers are 2 3/4 and weight is 5-1. Pistol grip stock dimensions are 14 3/8 to original horn cap and butt plate x 2 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 3/16 cast off with unmarked silver oval. A fun woodcock gun. $3700
Photo	James Burrow # 2977 Beautifully engraved Celtic style bar lock hammer gun, 12 bore with Jones rotary under lever and rebounding hammers. 30 inch Birmingham reproof Damascus barrels with 2 3/4 chambers, bores Rt .725 and Lt .729, chokes .001 and .006 and walls .026 and .029 with raised rib. New replacement stock with unmarked gold shield measuring 14 7/8 to checkered butt x 1 7/16 x 2 x 5/16 cast off. Rotary lever on forepart. Trigger guard has been replaced. Weight is 7 lbs. A lot of shotgun with great dimensions. $4800
Photo	James Purdey & Sons #12267 for 1887 as kindly confirmed by the makers. 12 bore sidelever on the right, backaction hammer gun, No. 3 of a trio. 28 inch nitro sleeved barrels to replace original Whitworth steel barrels and retaining the original game rib. Birmingham reproof with 2 1/2 inch chambers. Dimensions are bores rt. .730 and lt. .731, chokes are .006 and .016 and walls are .035 and .032. Original stock has 14 1/4 to checkered butt x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 cast on( cast on can be turned off ).Weight is 6-10.8. Rebounding floating locks engraved with fine rose and scroll, percussion fences and Anson push rod fore-part. The ultimate vintage gun with great dimensions and classic appeal and appearance. $ 10,500
Photo	James Purdey & Sons # 15621 for 1896 16 bore single-barreled toplever hammergun. 2 1/2 inch chamber, 29 1/2 inch nitro reproved steel barrel; bore .669, .018, wall .035 proof 900BARS in 1995. E quality back action, percussion fences, rebounding Purdey floating lock, fine scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, Anson push rod forepart. Stock dimensions; 14 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 cast off to a checkered butt. Weight is 5-1. Cased in original leather case. $7700
Photo	James Purdey & Sons Thumb-break Hammergun # 7928 (no. 2 of a pair). Rebounding back action with rare patented cartridge indicators of the patent no. 1464 of 1866 as seen on page 63 of Dallas' Purdey book. New barrels by Fosters by the seamless sleeving method retaining original rib with original J. Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street. London address. Dimensions on the barrels are; walls are both .035, bores .725 and chokes R .019 and L .030. Stock is 14 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 3/8 cast off to original heel and toe plates. Thumb-break is the Purdey second patent thumb hole underlever . Action has percussion fences with rebounding Purdey floating locks with dolphin hammers and best fine scroll engraving overall. Very sound and classic vintage gun.$9,500
Photo	James Purdey & Sons # 7270 circa 1866 First model thumb-hole action 12 bore hammer-gun with non rebounding pinfire-style hammers and retractable firing pins of patent no. 424 of 1865. Barrels are 30 inches Damascus with 2 1/2 " chambers and Birmingham nitro reproof in 1963 and still in proof and very shootable. Barrel measurements are Bores R/L .736/.735, chokes .026/.026 and walls .025/.027. Fore end is retained by a cross bolted fore end latch. Stock measures 14 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 to a steel butt plate. Identical gun can be seen in Dallas' Purdey book on color plate # 40 and is only 45 guns apart from this gun. The first centre-fire gun built by Purdey was # 6992 in 1865 just 278 guns from this gun started in same year. Factory records indicate " Centre-fire" as most guns of this day were still pin fire. Gun is #2 of a pair and has a straight hand stock with a silver oval engraved with a crest. A very early, rare and serviceable Purdey. $10,500