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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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PURDEY 375 Double rifle
#187539 - 07/08/11 09:55 PM

If anyone knows of a Purdey 375 double for sale ,either flanged or belted I would appreciate the info.
Al

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500Nitro
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
#187540 - 07/08/11 10:14 PM

Do you mean a Purdey 369 or a genuine H&H 375 ?

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mickey
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: 500Nitro]
#187543 - 08/08/11 12:50 AM

Most Purdey .369s were re chambered to the .375 Flanged by owners who could not get or didn't like the original ammunition.

My info from Purdey is that only 72 .369 were made prior to being discontinued in the early '70s.

I do not know how many have been made recently nor do I know of how many .375 were made but I would guess the number is quite small for the older guns as well as the newer ones.

Good Luck on finding one but be aware that if it has been re chambered the value is substantially less than the .369 in equal nick.

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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: mickey]
#187558 - 08/08/11 06:51 AM

Intersting Mickey, I am not sure about your evaluation on a Purdey .369 vs one rechambered to .375 flanged, if there are 72 made in .369 possibly 20, or less, have been made in .375 since, General War will have the numbers, but I reckon in auction you would get more for a Purdey re- chambered for a current cartridge, esp .375, than an obsolete, if in good nick, best, Mike

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Huvius
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#187559 - 08/08/11 07:51 AM

Speaking for myself, I would prefer the original chambering since both the 369 Purdey and the 375 Flanged are handloading propositions and both use the .375" bullets.
I can see the neccessity of a rebore/rechamber in barrels which are badly corroded, but a rechamber of a classic double while leaving the bores alone I don't like as much especially in two cartridges which don't have that much practical difference between them.
Not like the .375 Flanged brass is any easier to source today than the 369 Purdey anyway.

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500Nitro
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Huvius]
#187560 - 08/08/11 08:22 AM

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Not like the .375 Flanged brass is any easier to source today than the 369 Purdey anyway.

375 Fl Brass isn't hard to find.

I believe a fair few of the purdey's were rechambered around the same time the Rigby's (the 350's that were made into 9.3x74R's (and my 375 Fl) were by Paul Roberts.

A fair amount of this type of thing seemed to go on looking at what comes on the market.

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mickey
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#187562 - 08/08/11 09:06 AM

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Intersting Mickey, I am not sure about your evaluation on a Purdey .369 vs one rechambered to .375 flanged, if there are 72 made in .369 possibly 20, or less, have been made in .375 since, General War will have the numbers, but I reckon in auction you would get more for a Purdey re- chambered for a current cartridge, esp .375, than an obsolete, if in good nick, best, Mike

Actually General War bought my .369 Purdey. He has since sold it I believe.

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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: mickey]
#187740 - 10/08/11 11:24 PM

A genuine Purdey 375 ,not a rechambered rifle is required.

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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
#191086 - 30/09/11 10:42 PM

Problem has been solved,a new double has been ordered from Boss and also Purdey in 375 Flanged.
Thanks for your help.

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bonanza
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
#191087 - 30/09/11 10:50 PM

Sheeew! Had me worried there. Glad that problem of finding a Purdy double 375 was solved.

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Orvar
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: bonanza]
#191097 - 01/10/11 02:42 AM

OMG!

Will you be posting progress update pictures on the builds? I am so jealous!

O

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Ben
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Orvar]
#191109 - 01/10/11 08:18 AM

Fantastic, Alan!

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Alan McKenzie
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
#232232 - 09/07/13 02:14 AM

Sorry for delay in getting back to you about the Purdey rifles.
My hunting mate has on order from Purdey the following double rifles and guns :-
5.6x52,300H&H flanged,303,375H&H flanged,500nitro 3inch,600Nitro Express,28 bore and 10 bore with smooth and paradox barrels...
I will bring you up to date on the Boss rifle orders at a later date....
Regards
Alan McKenzie

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rigbymauser
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Alan McKenzie]
#232237 - 09/07/13 03:02 AM

...a .369Purdey would be lovely...but to order an entire wardrobe by Purdey..not even the best looking blonde could beat that..

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mckinney
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Alan McKenzie]
#232243 - 09/07/13 06:09 AM

I don't think I can count high enough to guess the cost of such a battery, but no doubt it will edge into seven figures USD. Would love to see photos at some point if your friend is agreeable.

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Rule303
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: mckinney]
#232269 - 09/07/13 09:43 PM

Alan M, I too am looking forward to updates and photos.

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Alan McKenzie
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Re: PURDEY 375 Double rifle [Re: Rule303]
#232322 - 11/07/13 02:40 AM

As a follow up to my previous post the 5.6x52 will be under the "22 SAVAGE HI POWER " banner...
Serial numbers for the Purdey's already reported are as follows :-
31022,31300,31303,31375,31500,31600 and 31028,31010 for the 2 guns.
Photo's will be posted as they become available..

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