Wanted: Purdey shotgun

[tdawson]

After seeing some affordable (to me) Purdey shotguns at the auctions, I’m reaching out to anyone who might have one for sale, preferably an older 12b sidelock side by side ejector or non-ejector game gun. Happy to consider a project - one with worn barrels suitable for sleeving or needing a bit of restoration where I would love to be able to bring it back to use. Please pm me, thanks.

 

[Jamouk]

Got a single barrel hammer 16g in a motorcase I may consider parting with but its in mint condition so not a project ?

 

[jimmer.13]

I have a Beasly, not quite a Purdy but as good as in my opinion.
It has been a project and nearly finished requires the barrels bluing.
A cabinet queen that needs using.
Pm your number if you want some pictures via WhatsApp.

 

[tdawson]

Got a single barrel hammer 16g in a motorcase I may consider parting with but its in mint condition so not a project ?

Thanks, but I’m going to hold out for a sbs, and to use it regularly on our 3000 acre shoot!

 

[tdawson]

I have a Beasly, not quite a Purdy but as good as in my opinion.
It has been a project and nearly finished requires the barrels bluing.
A cabinet queen that needs using.
Pm your number if you want some pictures via WhatsApp.

Frederick Beesley shotguns are wonderful guns and intimately linked to Purdey history, but it’s a Purdey I will be buying, thanks!

 

[jimmer.13]

Frederick Beesley shotguns are wonderful guns and intimately linked to Purdey history, but it’s a Purdey I will be buying, thanks!

Indeed, many of his patents were incorporated into Purdys guns when he worked for them. Please forgive my typo.

 

[tdawson]

For those that are interested in the outcome, I successfully bid on a 1882 Purdey S/S at a Southams Auction. Cost me £3,600 plus 15% buyers fees - but happy to own a piece of history. This has the original Frederic Beesley S/S action, so rather rare.

 

[Tommo]

Just on the gun you bought, I’ve refrained from buying due to the tonne of money you need to spend on sorting barrels / or buying something with worn out barrels, how did you get around that? Did you go and view or get any assessment details prior? I’m Interested in doing something similar- Thanks Tom

 

[tdawson]

Hi Tom, aye, any problem with the gun barrels can turn out to be very expensive. In this case, the auction house provided a good condition report and, in particular, the wear specifications (minimum wall thickness and barrel enlargement from proof). My own gunsmith also contacted Purdey to get provenance information and works, including the fact that it had replacement barrels later on in life. All this information confirmed the barrels were still in proof and not worn out.

 

[filzee]

Great purchase. Enjoy your new gun

 

[Digger686]

Very nice!

You did your homework, it should last for another lifetime (or two)!!

 

[Pete6.5]

It's amazing how much you can get for your money if getting a sxs just because they are out of fashion. Enjoy shooting your beautiful gun

 

[Bo Diddley]

Hats off to you sir. What a lovely gun to own and more importantly shoot, I hope you have many good days with the gun & dog.