Gunmaker the gun was restocked in 1970. The gun was in so poor condition that it was scraped and to be sold as a wall hanger. But the barrels where still within proof limits so as a callow young man I purchased it and over about seven years had it restored. At the time Purdey where not too interested in a restock and suggested an outworker they used working in Price Street situated the Birmingham gun quarter. This was the last stocking job he did well he was in his seventies, though he did say he enjoyed the opportunity to retire after working on such a fine gun, though he did want cash in his hand on completion. For a bar in wood the restocking is perfect as good as the day the gun left the Victorian stockers bench. He was a true craftsman and for the life of me I cant remember the old gentleman's name. too much water has flowed under the bridge now.
