J. Purdey & Sons, Best Quality, Self-Opener Sidelock, 12 gauge, 2 barrel set. Made for the great American shotgunner, Rudy Etchen. This spectacular Purdey is a 12 gauge w/ 2 3/4" ch., 26" & 28" barrels w/ Churchill top ribs, 26" bbls. choked: .000 / Cyl & .003 / Skeet & 28" bbls. choked .009 / IC & .027 / I Mod., Ejectors, Self-opening action, Single nonselective trigger, POW grip w/ engraved grip cap stating this gun was donated to DU by Nan & Fank Pachmayr, Beavertail forearm, Well figured, oil finished stock. Stock dimensions:DC: 1 7/16" x DF: 1 9/16" x DH: 1 5/8" x Cast Off at Face & Heel: 1/8" x LOP: 14 7/16" over makers Leather Covered recoil pad, Wt: 7 lb. 1 oz w/ 28" bbls., This classic Purdey was made for the great wingshooter & pigeon shooter, Rudy Etchen and so engraved in the inital oval. This gun is in mint condition exhibiting nearly 99% + wood, barrels & action finish overall. Makers, leather-covered hard case, A tremendous value and quite collectable. Circa 1966 (C4851) |