Ezine
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| 22/04/06 02:20 AM |
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.500/.465 J Purdey
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Another Purdey
J. Purdey .500/.465
Calibre .500/465
Action Sidelock
Barrel length 26"
Rib Quarter
Triggers Two
Safe Auto
Ejectors Yes
Sights 1 + 1 + Peep
Telescope No
Stock Pistol Grip
Stock length 14 1/2"
Weight 11 lbs 5 oz
Case Maker's Canvas Covered Oak & Leather
| Yogi000 |
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| 01/11/06 08:34 AM |
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Re: .500/.465 J Purdey
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This could be about the most aethetically pleasing guns I have ever seen. How much would it cost now to buy this old gun?
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NitroX
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| (.700 member) |
| 02/11/06 02:42 AM |
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Re: .500/.465 J Purdey
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It was probably advertised on the Westley Richards website so check there if it is still there for a price.
Certainly out of the reach of my wallet.
I posted the photos here as an example of a very nice double rifle as a permanent record.
| JTOMLINSON |
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| 02/11/06 07:52 AM |
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Re: .500/.465 J Purdey
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What no picture can ever depict is the smell of the degraded gun oil on the stock and metalwork that has oaked into the case lining- simply wonderful
If only that smell could be bottled into modern oils !
That is one good looking rifle - here in the U.K the price on such a rifle would be in the bracket of £23,000 - £30,000 at a guess
| Yogi000 |
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| 04/11/06 01:49 AM |
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Re: .500/.465 J Purdey
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Indeed, I concur. The scent of a fine older gun surely impacts the price tag, too. And I can see the justification, too.
I am puting that Purdey on my wish list!