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DandyofPunjab
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.369 at Julia's
      11/09/09 05:43 PM

Is this the same rifle owned by one of our members and was on sale sometime ago?















*J. PURDEY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND CASE. SN 25576. Cal. 369 Purdey. This fine rifle has 25" steel chopper lump bbls engraved "J. Purdey & Sons, Audley House, South Audley Street, London" on the wide concave top rib in front of matted quarter rib with third bite extension. One standing, two folding express sight has platinum lines and is marked on the backs of leaves with 200 and 300 yards. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into shaped and matted raised base. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 369 2-3/4" case 61 grains cordite and 270 grain bullet. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls. Barrelers initials "SS" (Sam Simons) are on left bbl. Tube nos "63229" and "63230" are on the loop. Sling eye and loop are soldered to bottom rib. Beesley patent self opening action features automatic bolted safety with "Safe" and "Bolted" inlaid in gold, side clips, extension third fastener, heavy bolsters and double triggers. Action and lock plates have 80% coverage of very finely executed Purdey House style bouquet and scroll engraving. Lock plates are engraved "J. Purdey & Sons". Bottom of action is engraved "J. Purdey & Sons, London England". Trigger guard has stylized scroll, SN, and tang extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over leather covered pad, and features double shadow line right hand cheek piece, 24 LPI checkering with mullered borders, sling eye with loop, drop points, and gold oval with monogram "APM". Anson release splinter forend has engraving, wood, and checkering to match balance of rifle. Actioners initials "SW" (Whitehouse?) on forend iron. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2", drop at comb:Approx 1-3/4". Weight: 8 lbs. 8.6 oz. Makers oak and leather case has brass corners, central medallion, and canvas outer cover, and is stamped "369" in lower right hand corner of top. Interior is lined in red baize with leather Purdey label. There are recesses cut into lid for sights. Included with rifle are 2 boxes of cartridges loaded by Ken Owen for this rifle(producing 2" groups at 80 yds), forming and reloading dies, and five boxes of Kynoch 369 Purdey cartridges. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Purdey factory letter confirming the gun's configuration and stating completion in June 1942 for Maharajah of Mysore.It is interesting to note that by June 1942, London was deep in the throws of WWII and very few non-essential items were being produced. A target shot by Ken Owens confirming performance also accompanies the lot. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbls show virtually all of a glossy London quality re-black. Action shows 90% of a St. Ledger Quality re-case color. Silvering on beads, tops of bolsters, and top lever. Engraving is slightly washed. Wood shows most of a good quality oil finish with a few handling marks. Bores have strong rifling, slightly dark and frosted in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Drop shows some wear. Forend iron touching action. Case is fine with few marks and scuffs in leather. Interior is fine, partitions are tight with two places where the cloth has been cut by action. Straps are new replacements. Handle is strong. Fewer than 425 Purdey hammerless double rifles were produced in all grades between 1880 and 2000. This is a fine example in a great caliber. 4-38165 MGM17 (55,000-85,000)

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