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J. Purdey & Sons 28g Hammerless Ejector Over & Under Gun

#29491 completed in 1997 is on a petite scaled action body with thinly filed action bolsters is color hardened and features House Rose & Scroll engraving wonderfully cut and signed by A.L. Hunt with the serial number, the word “SAFE”, and the Maker’s name inlayed in gold in old English script. The breech balls, or detonation, are carved with oak leaves which is a classic Purdey touch. Gold lined and fire blued cocking indicators and engraved and fire trunnion screws. Auto safety and a single trigger swept for a right-hand shooter.

The highly figured stock was expertly laid out and has Purdey’s “extra” high-polished Slacum stock finish with traditional drop points and a Woodward style hand with an extended guard tang and angled grip cap. The stock has a 14 ¾" LOP over a heal and toe plates that are color hardened and feature the same wonderful A.L. Hunt R&S engraving. The original stock oval has an engraved border but remains blank otherwise. The trigger guard is rolled for a RH shooter. Gun is fitted with Purdey’s traditionally styled slim game gun forend with a push-rod release.

The 28” demi-block barrels are choked .005” and .012” and have a solid matted game rib. Barrels have 1995 London proof and original 70mm (3”) chambers.

Complete in the Maker’s motor case, this gun is all original and was acquired from the original owner. The gun is being offered for sale for the first time. Gun remains in superb condition and is a wonderful example of the fine guns Purdey’s produced in the latter part of the 20th Century.

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