SN. 27485 (1968). 26” Chopper lump Whitworth Fluid Steel bbls, 2-3/4” cham, proofed 3-1/4 tons, .729 bore. Whitworth tube nos. 70119 /20 on forend lug with bbl makers initials “A.H.” (Alf Harvey). Plain game rib engr “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House South Street. London England” w/ small burst of scroll at breech end and small steel front bead. Splinter forend checkered in point pattern w/diamond at center. Anson type push button release is blued w/rose and scroll engraved iron. Actioner initials “T.B.” (T. Barrows) inside of forend. Case hardened sidelock action is engraved in best quality rose and scroll patterns. Self-opening action has auto ejectors, bushed strikers, double triggers, auto safety. Beaded fences and “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Stunning highly figured French walnut straight grip buttstock w/ carved drop points is fine checkered in point pattern, gold oval engr “M.E.S.Jr.” on toe line terminating at checkered butt. Long trigger tang w/scroll engr bow and SN at center. Housed in a Purdey leather motor case with accessories, trade label and canvas cover. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 9oz. Min.Wall Thickness: .032 (Both). Bore Diameter: .729 (Both). Bore Restriction: .005 (Rt) .019( L). DAC: 1-1/2”. DAH: 2-7/16”. LOP: 15-1/4”(slight cast off).

CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. The gun retains nearly all of its factory original finishes to both wood and metal surfaces with only very minor handling marks. Gun is tight. Bbls ring true. Ejectors in time. Case is excellent with only very minor rubs. This is an outstanding all original lightweight Purdey Game Gun with wood that speaks to you !! MODERN.