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Hello everyone. We inherited a lot of guns from my uncle who passed away October 31st, 2009. All these guns are way out of our range for what we want. Anyhow, we have this Purdy SxS 12 Gauge. A professional told us that it was made in 1893 (around that, I can't remember exact). Basically, we're not sure to trust or distrust this guy. Basically, he told us if the Purdy has a "damascus" barrel it's worth more. He told us also that if the barrel has been redone by Purdy themselves, then it's worth more money. Otherwise the value will be dropped. Does anyone know how to tell? He didn't tell us, and said he had to look at it. We don't want him to tell us it's worth a lower amount, when it's worth more. That's what I'm afraid of. I can post more pictures, but here is the Purdy: http://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32063.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32064.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32066.JPGHere are a couple of Winchester's we inherited: Model 21: http://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32145.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32146.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32147.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32148.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32148.JPGModel 12 by Paul Jaegar http://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32134.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32135.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32136.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32137.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32138.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32139.JPGhttp://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/SNV32142.JPGThe gun list: http://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/guns.html under "picture" is the last 3 digits of the file name on http://jeep.sidrahq.com/guns/list/As you can see from the Purdy it's numbers are 63, 64, 66 so press ctrl+f search for "066" "063", etc. For lists larger then 99, do not include zero. He told us the Model 12 is not worth more then $3000-$3500. And he told us the Model 21 is only worth money if Winchester engraved it. Any help would be greatly appreciated =)
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In regards to the Purdey, should be easy to tell. If you post a picture of the proof marks (bottom of barrel where it joins up with the action of the gun) and the barrels themselves, should be an easy question to answer. It appears to be a very fine gun.
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Purdey will email you the information on the gun for about $90. They have tremendously detailed and complete records. I have a gun that they made in the 1830s. They gave me the original confifguration, who it was sold too. Additonally someone sent it back to Purdeys and had it converted to a breechloader in the 1870s. They had the records for that also. http://www.purdey.com/http://www.purdey.com/contact/contact-us/They will send you an email and then a letter. Best, Mike
Last edited by AmarilloMike; 01/17/10 05:52 PM.
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I would contact Purdey with the serial number for information on the gun. If rebarrled by Purdey they will tell you the guns history. I would have a person who knows British shotguns evaluate your Purdey.
As to the Model 21 and Model 12. The Model 21 is an early Model and its probably done by the person that did the Model 12 work, if it is Paul Yeager as you indicate. Your going to have to find a Paul Yaeger fan to sell those guns.-Dick
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Ok I have no dog in the fight here, and certainly not the funds... but are these guns going to be for sale? If so where will they be sold.
Double guns and English Setters
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Maack,
You should tell what atae you're in; then one of the members can give you the name of a reputable person to value your guns. I wouldn't pat too much more attention to the guy who has been throwing out prices to you. You require an expert in the field; it will be worth any money you might have to pay him.
Oh, and Purdey is spelled with an "e". that's the extent of my know-how on them.
good luck.
Last edited by Tom Findrick; 01/17/10 06:18 PM.
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If your gun was indeed built in 1893 it likely had Whitworth steel barrels as Purdey was one of the earliest makers to promote steel.
Your "professional" is already off base with his comments.
Be careful!!! . As mentioned above , the proof marks, under the barrels, will tell most of the story.
Last edited by Terry Lubzinski; 01/17/10 06:20 PM.
Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought stupid,than open it and confirm.
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I might be interested in the AYA 117 if its for sale. If it is available for purchase, please email me at dstinson@sw.rr.com
Thanks!
Adam
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We sold the Aya and a few others! Sorry!
The guy that is the "gun" expert told us not to tell anyone about the guns because it would "lower" the value of the gun if a lot of people knew about it. What do you guys think about that statement?
More people = more $. Is he trying to rip us off?
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Yes. He wants them for himself and is giving you very self serving advice. Either that--or you are in some backward bizarro world where black is white, up is down....
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