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#249513 10/27/11 02:31 PM
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Hi guys, I know, I'm probably completely mad. I've bought this and it needs a lot of work. It dates from around 1870. I've always wanted a Purdey. I hope to finish this and leave it to my son. It needs re-stocking. It hasn't been looked after however the barrels are 26-27 though and do need work to take a few minor dents out and bores polished. I'm also going to have the bores taken to 2 3/4 chambers too. It is currently out of proof so I have transported it under RFD to my barrel man. I hope it passes proof. If it does I can start to get to work on it...if it doesn't well I've lost a few quid.

The barrels are damascus under all that crap and there is no streaking in the action as you can sometimes see in older hammer gun actions. Someone dropped it on the trigger guard too...dear oh dear!

I'm sorry the pictures are not up to my usual standard but I wanted to get this into my barrel man in Price Street asap. These are from my iPhone.

All the best,
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Tony






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12b. ?.......... smile.........Was it love at first sight.....?....

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Tony,

I am sure you will make a dandy out this tired gun, I wish I had your gifted dexterity!

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Looking forward to watching this one develop!

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An Island Lock Purdey, nice. It does appear to have some "issues," sure hope you can bring it back like some of your other "projects." That could be really lovely with the Damascus pattern brought back out. Good Luck with it, Tony.

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Fingers are crossed and hope it passes proof. Can't wait to see the project unfold. Thanks for sharing...

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Is there any special reason, people have a hard time spelling P-U-R-D-E-Y? I love my "Purdey" pigeon gun from 1893. All the best with your Purdey project.

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Tony:
It appears we are fools alike. I've just obtained a Jones lever/bar action Purdey hammer gun of similar condition. But no cut barrels or bashed guard. There are other issues however. I'll be interested to see your progress. I won't be be done with mine for another year I'd guess. Good luck with yours.

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With your talent that trigger guard is a piece of cake. How much is a quid?


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Looking forward to seeing it refinished.

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