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I remember that I had no doubt that the Roy Rogers Purdey was a righteous gun. MM thought so too and bought it. It didn't turn out too bad.

As old as it can be, fit of the locks is horrid. I do not see how age could do that.

As far as the stamping on the barrels, well...

I'd say fake, but what do I know.

JC

Gentlemen, Thank you for your help.Pics of proof marks are not going to come.I am not in the market to buy it,but its origins/authenticity mystify me.There is a crane engraved on the sideplate if you look closely. Leave aside the barrels and stock, could the action alone be a Purdey one,one that of 1880's? Thank you all once again for your replies.

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Vikram

I'll slide out on to the ice for you Vikram.
You can call Purdey's. You have the serial number.
If you take it apart, there are enough places that a "true" Purdey is marked that you could find your answer.

To quote Crossed Chisle's, "It's like King Alfred's axe, it's had 3 heads, and 2 handles replaced, but it's still King Alfred's axe." Apologies to Mr. Trevallion.

You can do anything you want to a shotgun if you have time, money, and absent those two, talent.

Had another look at the stock ,it could well have been a cheap restock or done by someone who diosent know how to do it properly.

I have 104 years old true Purdey. What marks do you expect to find to determ its true Purdey or not?
Full set of London proof marks, both barrel tubes have their own Whitworth' numbers besides Purdey s/number.
There two letters located on action under stock wood. I don't remember letters now, but Purdey's people told me its actioner maker letters. S/number on forend. Thats it. No more letters or numbers anywhere on the gun.

I have to say some parts of "vikram" Purdey very looks like true Purdey. For instance top lever and safety button, exact copies in details of my Purdey top lever and button. Not sure about barrels replacement, but top rib been redone and thats for sure.

I second gunman. There is no question about this gun it is a Purdey. It has been through the mill for 125 years, it should be retired like an old dog. Every thing about this gun is typical Purdey. Beautiful lines that no other maker can reproduce like top lever,safe button,triggers,trigger bow, balls,lock plates, top strap and so on. This has been a beautiful gun.

Geno- I meant that if the gun were a fraud, there would be enough observable discrepencies to make the determination. The nature of physical fraud brings with it certain inconsistencies and indulgences.
I don't have the answer to, "How many original parts must a well used BV1 shotgun contain to continue membership?"
That becomes a "Buy the gun, not the name" decision.

Don't do it Vik! You know better brother...

No,Nick.I am not going to buy it.My interest in it is purely academic.Thanks for the caution,bro.

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Vikram