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I have located what appears to be a nice Purdey 12 bore non-ejector gun. The gun is from 1892. This gun would be a nice a Purdey without having to pay more for an ejector gun. Logic being ejectors are not required out in the field. However, someone stated what is the reason for having a London Best when the gund does not represent a London Best (ejectors, self-opener, etc).
Thoughts?
Ken
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Depends on what you are looking for....for me, if it fit and was sound, ejectors are a non-issue. You've been looking a while, does it make the heart pitter patter? Only you know...
Steve
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I like high grade guns that have been used a lot. I like getting all that craftsmanship and engraving and hand work for a lot less money that the same gun would cost in high condition. My friend Joe likes high condition lower grade guns because he gets a gun that is just like new for a lot less than if the same gun was a high grade gun. It is just what makes you happy.
Certainly I would expect an identical Purdey with ejectors to cost more than the one your are looking at.
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Mike
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There is a line in the sand, in which a Purdey, isn't quite a Purdey - but still can be a handsome enough gun.
Perhaps this one is, a less than best.
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It would not bother me one bit as long as I'm not paying "A" quality price for a "E" quality gun. Is the grade marked on the breech face or barrel flats? -JB
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Confirm that you are talking about a Purdey best sidelock. They were selling some graded SL's and boxlocks at that time. Ejectors were rapidly becoming a common feature then, but not entirely established at that point in time and not definitive of a best gun. Also, confirm that the gun is a game weight gun (I believe that is what you want) and not a pigeon/fowler.
Remember that the brand name is not definitive of the original quality of the gun. Brand and quality are separate items.
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I'll bet that there are quite a few best Purdeys out there that were ordered as extractor guns.
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Not so, the English game shooter likes his ejectors.
They are the heart and soul of the driven game.
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I have a WW Greener highest grade (not my opinion, Greener's email) from 1880s, and a Greener Royal from the 1890s - and they were both made without ejectors.
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It all depends on what you really want in a gun. I believe it will still be a "best" if it was what Purdey put out as a "best" when it was made. If the engraving and condition and barrels are up to your standards, and if the price is right, then go for it.
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