I am looking at an early Purdey that is 100% original except the chambers have been increased from 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 many years ago and re-proofed by Sir Joseph Whitworth.
My concern is this:
1. How does this affect the value of the gun;
2. Does this make the gun less desirable;
3. If the gun checks out would the change in chambers bother you;
4. Should I pass on this gun and stick with an original 2 1/2 gun;
I want a gun that is easy to resell and will hold its value (increase in value would be better). If getting a gun with increased chambers, even if properly re-proofed, will make the gun difficult to sell, or creates a "white elephant", I will pass on this gun. Also, if I purchase this gun I realize I need to use low pressure loads.
Thanks.
Ken
