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Was looking at the new DGJ last night and a dealer has listed a 25" Purdey for sale.


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There is IMO an excellent write up on "Length of Gun Barrels" in the "Shots from a Greener Gun" from 1927.

I don't have the time to re-type the whole thing but the article starts off addressing "advertisements of a gunsmith who has discovered extraordinary virtues in an exact barrel length of 25 inches, nether more nor less."

To summarize, the article does not denigrate 25 inch barrels but points out that they are no more superior than any other length. It all depends on the individual and the type of hunting/shooting - as to what barrel length is more effective.

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The Julia March 2010 auction had an original 25 inch barrel, 12 gauge Purdey for sale.

Made in 1933, it had a "very narrow concave swamped rib." Purdey were calling it "The Purdey Lightweight."

Cback, if you need more info on this particular gun let me know.

Edited to add the sale price. Including commission the gun sold for $31,625

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1cdog, thank you for the info. I suppose a little more info would be interesting. The condition and chokes would be valuable to know but please don't go to much trouble.


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Wow! The gun went for $31K plus in 2010. P 25"

The condition looked good, however it had a butt transplant.

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Thanks for the link Ken.

Now though Im a bit confused. Is the $31k the hammer price or after the buyers premium?


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Julia's numbers include the buyer's premium.

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CB,

Another quasi comparison P with Churchill . This gun has 25" Churchill barrels on a Purdey action. The weight is 6 lbs 10 oz so it isn't a lightweight. Champlin is asking ~10K.

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Cback, looks like KDGJ provided a link. I have the catalogue but the link has the same info.

In hindsight that seems an awful lot for that gun but there is the rarity aspect plus I think British SxS guns were going for a little more back in 2010 than they are now. Also with an auction it only takes 2 interested, determined bidders to run a price up real quick.

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Canvasback is having the same results from Purdey's as I am. I am several months behind in getting provenance information after several pleas by email. I guess I will have to like my gun without provenance.

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