This gun presents us an interesting market lesson. The market is usually willing to pay about $12,000 for a "restored" Purdey; BV1-OQ1-CC5. Yet this gun brought near $40,000! Why? I'd be very surprised if it is not in the Purdey books as an Extra Finish gun. That would set it substantially apart. The action and engraving are in very good condition; unusual for a gun ready for restoration. In this case, "restoration" is much more than cleaned-up and reblacked barrels, refreshed and regulated lever work, put tightly on-face, recut checkering and refinished wood. This gun has "good as" quality new barrels and wood. The work is by known craftsmen. So, the market now believes this gun has the value of a pristine original of the 1890ish to 1960ish time frame. Don't confuse this gun with a typical refinish/restoration - it is much more.
