
















EXTRA FINISH TWO BARREL SET HEAVY PROOF GAME GUN W CASE 20ga
$70,550.00
- For Sale From: James Wayne Firearms (FFL)|
- 521 Completed Sales|
- View Seller Items
Specifications
20 GAUGE PURDEY EXTRA FINISH TWO BARREL SET HEAVY PROOF GAME GUN WITH CASE.
(1970) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers in 26″ bbls and 3″ chambers in 28″ bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (Mod), right -.025 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.000 (Cyl), right -.002 (Cyl). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″.
CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very limited use.
Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory.
Both bbl sets are chopper lump, with raised, narrow, matted game ribs, fitted with two “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads, and engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and bbl makers initials “GW” (George Wood). Tube nos. “70653” “70654” are on loop of 28″ bbls. “70655” and “70656” are on 26″ bbls. Bottom of rear lump of 28″ bbls is engraved “Choke”, and bottom of rear lump of 26″ bbls is engraved “Cylinder”. Front trigger fires left bbl and rear trigger fires right. Triggers are turned for right hand shooter. Action is engraved with large, flowing, shaded, acanthus scroll with strap work highlights in the manner of, and most likely done by, noted engraver, Ken Hunt. No signature found. Single beaded trigger guard has bead correctly placed for right hand shooter. Scroll engraving matches action and SN is at grip. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few light pings and scratches. Coin finish of action is excellent, darkening slightly
Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly timed.
Iron is stamped with long time Purdey actioner’s initials, “B.D” (Ben Delay). Stocks show only a few light dents and scratches, mostly on top left side of butt. Checkering is excellent, darkening.
Case contains 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag in red morocco wallet, a red wallet with action cleaning brushes, another red wallet with Purdey marked snap caps, a black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning equipment, an unmarked striker bottle with spare strikers, a Purdey marked round oil bottle, a 20 ga broken case remover, and two keys. Case leather is excellent, with only a few light rubs and marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent, with only a few minor rubs from gun and bbls. Labels are excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled. Accessories are excellent.
Enjoy the pictures and call with any questions. Please review our other listings for ... "Only the best!"
***SHIPPING PRICE LISTED IS ESTIMATED, SHIP TO ZIP CODE NEEDED FOR TOTAL COST***
Buyer pays all shipping costs