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CB,
How does the gun balance with the 25" barrels? I would think Purdey would make sure the gun had balance and good dynamics. Also, what is the weight of the gun?
Thanks, Ken I haven't shot it yet. Feels very lively with the weight centred between the hands. A bit weird for me as all the guns I shoot are between 28' and 30". The weight is 6 pounds 1.7 ounces.
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Why no pics of the muzzles if that was your original question? Or the end of the rib? No choke measurements either?
I pretty much doubt anyone lopped off the barrels on a best grade Purdey. FWIW
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Why no pics of the muzzles if that was your original question? Or the end of the rib? No choke measurements either?
I pretty much doubt anyone lopped off the barrels on a best grade Purdey. FWIW Yes there are people who would do exactly that. I have a 16ga Purdey someone cut off from 30 to 26 inches leaving no choke. Cannot say why they did it, but it did give me the chance to buy it cheap as a project gun into which I added briley thin wall tubes, a light microcell pad to replace a heavy solid rubber pad (to rebalance), a wood refinish, resulting in a good shootable hunter, but not collector gun.
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Email Purdey, they will answer the question on original barrel length.
If it is cut off it may still be shootable, but that will depend on balance.
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Its Sunday. I emailed Purdey earlier as I said. I am positive they have not been cut. I expect Ill hear back tomorrow.
As for cutting barrels of fine guns, I was examining a Lindner Daly Diamond Grade yesterday that had the barrels cut to 22 inches. Even remounted the ivory bead. Beautiful gun absolutely ruined.
Edit: Oops. I wrote out a post thanking all for advice and saying I would be emailing Purdey as per suggestions. Just noticed its not there. Dont know what happened except Im turning 60 shortly.
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Just looking at the photos posted, I think that the gun is almost completely original and not cut. It is a very good example of Robert Churchill's ideal. I would be very tempted to buy and shoot this gun.
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It would be interesting to know the history of these guns. What was the purpose the guy had a pair of 25" guns made. What was he planning to use them for? Also interesting that Purdey did not opt for the traditional Churchill rib. Anyway I have been reading lately that short barreled guns are a bargain now and should be considered. For most shooting I do now (clays ) the 25" barrels would not be an issue
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It would be interesting to know the history of these guns. What was the purpose the guy had a pair of 25" guns made. What was he planning to use them for? Also interesting that Purdey did not opt for the traditional Churchill rib. While we can't know exactly what was in his mind, the gentleman who ordered these guns got them for he and his wife to use around their cottage on Georgian Bay, which is a large part of Lake Huron. The most common quarry in that area is undoubtedly ruffed grouse. While I'm checking with a crappy Galazan choke tool, rather than a proper bore gauge, the chokes seem to be full and improved cylinder. The full not so good for ruffies but the IC is about perfect. His gun was the number 1 gun and his wife used the number 2 gun. When she died, he sold the number 2 gun. Could not bear to have it around any more. This happened decades ago. He was a very wealthy gentleman for whom the cost of things was not as important as being able to have and use the things he wanted to have. The person I'm dealing with is the grandson, someone I have known for 45 years. My brother dated his older sister decades ago and before that, my uncle, who would now be 101 were he still alive, nearly married his mother. The families have known each other for a while. But the guns have been out of sight for a long time. None of the later generations shoot or hunt. No word back from Purdey.
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Sounds like a great gun. You will be lucky to own the Purdey especially since you knew the man and the family.
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CB,
Don't expect an immediate response to an email from Purdey. If you don't hear from them by next Mon, then you may need to call. The 25" are unique, but they unfortunately are a detriment to the price in today's long barrel length fad.
Ken
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