Originally Posted By: Run With The Fox
How about Henry Aiken?? From Purdey's-- what was the deal on that brand?? Heard old J.P.Morgan had a pair of his 12 bores once upon a time..


It was Henry Atkin (father and son both of that name, father having been with Purdeys). Their "Spring Opener" model introduced circa 1909 was the top model and was based on the same Beesley action used by James Purdey with minor differences. Edwin and Lionel Hodges provided the gunmaking lead after younger Atkin's death.

Last edited by JohnfromUK; 09/24/19 12:47 AM.