I received a reply back from Purdeys and followed it up with photos. They indicate a reproof at 3 tons and 2.5" chambers. and placed the value of the gun at auction at 4500 to 6000 pounds, about $7000 to $9000 depending on exchange rate. Here is the text from the first email:
"Dear LTC McKinney,
I have looked up the 12 bore Purdey hammerless self opening non ejector gun no.11814 in our records & have found the following information:
Completed in July 1884 for Mr E. C. Guinness.
Number 1 of a pair of guns.
29" Whitworth steel barrels, 2 1/2" chambers, chokes right cylinder left modified choke.
Stock length 14 3/8" mid, with a heel pad.
Original weight of the gun 6lb. 3 1/2oz.
We have no record of fitting new barrels to this gun.
If you would like this information on Purdey headed paper the cost is 24. please send your credit card details & were the letter is to be posted.
Yours sincerely
David Maynard
James Purdey & Sons Limited registered office: 57-58 South Audley Street, London W1K 2ED number: 208758 England"
I wonder if EC Guinness is connected to the Guinness brewery.
Last edited by Vol423; 05/24/11 10:50 AM.
