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Descriptions are from a local appraisal done for my late Uncle (around 1982) by a local collector, pics are from scanned polaroids as I can't seem to transfer pics from my old computer:

Purdey ~.450 caliber double side-by-side rifle by Purdey. Black powder proofed hammer gun with damascus barrels.
Rifle has been refinished. Excellent condition.
A breech loading .40 bore center fire w/ 30" damascus barrels.
Built in 1868. Side - "Purdey"; top - "J Purdey, 314 1/2
Oxford St, London"

Purdey ~ .450 caliber double side-by-side rifle by Purdey. Rifle has side locks, under lever break action, nitro proofed with pistol grip stock and cheek piece. Excellent condition.
A #2 EXPRESS dble w/ 25" Whitworth steel barrels.
11 lbs. 3oz. ; Built 2/24/20 ; .500/.450 3 1/2" case
75 grain 480 grain bullet; built 2/24/1920; non-ejector sn 20081

Daniel Fraser ~.303 British caliber double side by side rifle by Daniel Fraser of Scotland. Beautifully engraved top break,
box lock action. Nitro proofed and in excellent condition
with 90% of the original finish remaining.
Marked "Dan'l Fraser & Co, Gun & Rifle Manufacturers
4 Leith St Terrace, Edinburgh"

Last one for tonight....and I will try to get better pics this coming week!!

P. F. DuPont (FOX) ~12 gauge double side by side shotgun by the Philadelphia Gun Company. A costume double shotgun using a
Parker action manufactured for P. F. DuPont. The trigger
guard is signed in gold "P. F. DuPont". Excellent condition
with 90% of the original finish remaining.
One of only two "E" grade Philadelphia Guns known.
Anson & Deely boxlock.

Oh my. Oh my. Jake

VaCollector:
Let me be the first to thank you for sharing the pics of these wonderful guns with us. This is a very rare opportunity and we appreciate it.
Word of caution. Please insure that they are all in a very safe and secure place. Do not respond to this suggestion as there are so many that would seek them out and have no good intentions in that seeking.
Best to you and I wish you well.
Best,
John

Thanks John.....I truly appreciate your candor and am reminded of a story that my Uncle told me years ago.....seems he and a couple of his friends were at a show sharing stories, collections, etc. when a reporter arrived to record the event and the wonderful firearms that were being shared....the reporter wanted a picture for the article....and of course names for the picture....my Uncle (always wiser than I ever gave him credit for) did not reveal his name nor pose for the picture as did his fellow collectors/friends....within 6 months, the other collectors had been relieved of their collections and Unk bought a 2500 lb. safe!!....and that was before he was aware of the true value of the collection :o)

VaCollector:

Excellent effort. Very nice wood on the Purdey #2 Express. As true to form, we are as Pavlov's dog.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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I would dribble them out over several tax years.
No reason to split your inheritance 50/50 with Uncle Sam.
You have real money there. Be smart about it.

Healthy skepticism will be your friend in this matter.

Probably a Philadelphia Arms frame, with the typical Parker-style sculpting and recessed hinge pin. Researcher may wish to comment on this one.

All in all, very impressive, big $. You need a trusted appraiser for the lot, and plenty of insurance. Unless you inherited these very recently, you are looking at a big tax hit. Depending on your personal financial situation, you may wish to spread out the sales over multiple years.