J Purdey & Sons -12g Self Opener

An excellent 12g self opener by Purdeys

An excellent 12g self-opening sidelock ejector with 28-inch chopper lump barrels chambered 2 5/8ths ( original ) choked modified & Improved cylinder the game rib engraved with makers name & address ( faint )
double triggers with SAFE in gold splinter forend with W on the underside probably for Fred Williams auctioneer earning the substantial ( in those days) sum of £6-1-2d
crisp best rose & Scroll engraving with James Purdey & Son on the underside
very highly figured 15-inch stock with initials engraved of AB for Arid Berg -the original purchaser
Weight 6lbs 6ozs in its original oak & leather motor case with trade label
Completed June 1936 it is a superb example of British gun making at its highest

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