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Sharps, totally agree, :-) WOW!

JC(AL)

Dig, Congratulations, a fine gun anyone would be proud to own. Did they use dummy locks to inlet and finish the new stock? I would think trying to inlet finished locks would drive the stockmaker round the bend.

The blue on the lock pins and hinge caps has the look of anodizing. Never seen anything like that contrast with the bar. Must be the "fresh" look.

jack

Nice wood porn!

It's a beautiful gun but I have to agree the wood is a bit excessive. Kinda like seeing a couple gold teeth on Prince William.

The stock blank cost a fortune and gave the stocker many sleepless nights but the client insisted on it being this highly figured. The POW grip provides more strength in the hand and was a good idea.

The gun handles beautifully and looks even better in the flesh than in the photos. All the work was done properly by Purdey men - barrels by Purdey (done through Audley House), stock by Purdey stocker - everything else by Purdey finisher. No corners cut.

I can't afford it either but at least I get to play with these things until they find a new home

It caused quite a stir when I took it to the old Boss shooting ground on the A1 to let a potential buyer have a go with it.

Dig-

Thank you very much for the pictures. Can you give us some ranges of what it costs to have the gun rebarreled and restocked by Purdey, and compare it to an equivalent new Purdey? Also, what range would you see the resale value of this piece falling into, and how would that compare to a new one?

I too find the stock a little out of balance with the rest of the gun, but it defintely is a very nice stick.

If that wood is too much for the Purdy...What gun would you guys say that piece of wood belongs on ?

Re-barrelling by Purdey is up to around £11,000 now.

Re-stocking is around £6,500.

I can get the work done to the same standard by Purdey men for £4,500 for barrels and £2,200 (plus wood) for stocking. Add another £1,100 for re-stocking the forend.

This gun is basically a new Purdey on a 1920s action and furniture which are all in fantastic condition. A new gun would cost £57,000 plus VAT and you can't order Harry Kell engraving on a new gun! This one is up for £20,000.

Maybe a Beretta?

On a Purdey it looks a bit nouveau riche.

Still and all, I wouldn't throw it in the fireplace...