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Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 CptCurl #23131 01/30/07 09:34 PM
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CptCurl Sidelock Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 356 Likes: 4 Virginia	For that matter look at the difference in the detail of engraving on the sidelock: Curl www.RoscoeStephenson.com

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 CptCurl #23134 01/30/07 09:43 PM
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CptCurl Sidelock Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 356 Likes: 4 Virginia	Another observation. If you notice how much heavier the Hallowell gun is in the fences you will start to understand the difference between a light proof gun - 2 1/2", 1 1/8 oz. and a heavier proof gun - 2 3/4", 1 1/4 oz. And slso, the Hallowell gun has side clips and a third fastener. Curl www.RoscoeStephenson.com

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 CptCurl #23138 01/30/07 09:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 117 New Jersey kdross OP Sidelock
OP kdross Sidelock Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 117 New Jersey	Curl: You are right. The scroll on the older Purdey is much nicer. I just wish the gun I am looking at had the original 2 1/2" chambers. The more I think about it the more it bothers me. I do not know why. Ken

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 kdross #23139 01/30/07 09:53 PM
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OP kdross Sidelock Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 117 New Jersey	Curl: Now you have me thinking. Maybe I should start looking for a mint condition original early Purdey. I do like them better than the newer guns. Ken

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 kdross #23140 01/30/07 09:58 PM
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CptCurl Sidelock Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 356 Likes: 4 Virginia	Originally Posted By: kdross Curl: Now you have me thinking. Maybe I should start looking for a mint condition original early Purdey. I do like them better than the newer guns. Ken That'll cost you! Curl www.RoscoeStephenson.com

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 CptCurl #23147 01/30/07 10:19 PM
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HomelessjOe Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,462 Likes: 89 The Great State of Tennessee	Looks like a nice gun. Are the 'Whitworth' barrels original on Purdys ? What's the reproof on the gun and when ? Quote : Purdey Ser. No. 18561 12 Ga. 2 3/4" Reproof- Sir Joseph Whitworth 30" Fluid Steel Barrels choked .008" and .033". Gun built in 1905- A very nice Purdey to shoot. Here's the link... http://rogerbain.com/catalog/product_inf...185bc043c1df5c6

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 HomelessjOe #23160 01/30/07 11:31 PM
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wallis vernon Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 135 tennessee	Yes, Purdey used Whitworth Steel. I think, according to the Donald Dallas Book (my favorite book on Purdeys), they were the first to use Whitworth steel for barrels. If I'm wrong, Im sure someone will correct me.

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 wallis vernon #23176 01/31/07 12:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,462 Likes: 89 The Great State of Tennessee HomelessjOe Sidelock
HomelessjOe Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,462 Likes: 89 The Great State of Tennessee	You'd think a guy trying to sell a $15,000 Purdy would post barrel and stock dimensions on the website.

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 HomelessjOe #23185 01/31/07 12:39 AM
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OP kdross Sidelock Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 117 New Jersey	Someone just provided me with information on another early Purdey. The gun has the original 2 1/2" chambers but in 1959 got new barrels from Purdey. In addition the gun was "internally restored" by David Yale in 2003. How does a new set of barrels affect the value and what does "internally restored" mean? Thanks. Ken

Re: Purdey with 2 1/2 chambers increased to 2 3/4 kdross #23202 01/31/07 06:52 AM
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CptCurl Sidelock Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 356 Likes: 4 Virginia	Only the owner and David Yale can answer the question of what was done. Curl www.RoscoeStephenson.com

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