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My search for a Purdey 12 gauge continues. I have located what appears to be a nice gun at Steve Barnett Fine Guns. The gun is from 1926 and is a self opening ejector gun. The gun has 29" Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2" chambers.

My one concern is Purdey states the original stock as having a LOP of 13.5", but the stock is now 14.75". While having a gun that has been restocked is not a big concern, the restock was not done by Purdey. Below is a link to the gun. What do you guys think of this gun? Does anyone have any information or history about this gun? What do you think of the stock?


http://www.stevebarnettfineguns.com/asp-bin/Detail.asp?ID=4455#


Thanks.
Ken

I'm no Purdey expert, though I do lust for one in my dreams.

I will say this though, no matter the quality of the gun, I do not like the grain flow through the wrist on that re-stock.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/conten...erarchyId=11655

Check this one out...it's a little cheaper in price.

Price rockets with high original condition.
These subtle things can put you into the 40-50k and beyond range in a blink of an eye.
Expensive guns, for rich guys and not much wiggle room for the bargain hunter.

If I had to pick between the two I would pick the Steve Barnett gun. It looks a whole lot better. If, that is, you can get past the re-stock job. Which, if done right, should not hurt the gun at all. The Cabelas gun has funny looking sideplates on the pics. It looks as if the engraving has been polished out a little or something. They just dont look "right " to me. I also dont like the bright orange pad.

I saw the gun at Cabelas it is very tired.

What LOP do you require?

I need at least a 14" LOP but 14.5" or longer would be better. I am 6'2" and have long arms. I do not want a gun with a 13" LOP and a 2" pad since that looks silly.

Ken

The gun looks to have been re-stocked pretty well. the shapes of the tear drops are correct and the overall style is fine. It does look to have quite a high, straight comb with a lot of drop from top of comb to grip (it may be the angle of the photo). Also, the lined butt should be chequred to be really spot-on but it is not a big deal.

Small Bore: What do you think of the wood used and the grain?

Ken