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Jeweler, I enjoyed your 50s and 60s memories. Don't forget, in the 60s cars, the Avanti. First time I ever went 130 miles per hour was in a 1963 Avanti. I was not the driver, and could see the speedometer went to 160 mph. I wanted out of the car at 130 mph. I now have an Avanti, a 1963, and about 50 mph is my max. these days.
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I think that wood is beautiful. Not hard to find guns with lesser wood, just look in my safe!
Wonderful story and history, Damascus.
Best,
Ted
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Jeweler, I enjoyed your 50s and 60s memories. Don't forget, in the 60s cars, the Avanti. First time I ever went 130 miles per hour was in a 1963 Avanti. I was not the driver, and could see the speedometer went to 160 mph. I wanted out of the car at 130 mph. I now have an Avanti, a 1963, and about 50 mph is my max. these days. I had a ‘69 El Camino SS 396, four speed. Other than my wasted youth, selling it is still one of my greater regrets. Wasting my youth on cars, girls and cold beer is forgivable but selling that ride for a newer Camaro was like trading a classic double for a 1100. Big mistake only understood to many years later.
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I had a 60 Chevy convertible with a 348 tri-power. Got more butt than a toilet seat with it! You can understand my regret at selling it when I entered the service in 1966.
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Damascus, your contributions to this board—both pictures and comments are always appreciated and I never fail to read every word of yours. I hope you are around for many more years sharing your knowledge and experience.
What a beautiful gun! IMO, high figured wood often detracts from the artistry and craftsmanship that was bred into the gun by the sweat and skill of the workmen.
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
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Damascus,
I'll second what Joe Wood said re.your posts & the wood on that Purdey is well laid out, classy looking & appropriate for just about any shotgun I would want to be seen with.
Gaudy wood,large gold inlays & naked ladies do not belong on shotguns.
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Daryl
I have the same gun but in a cartridge 10. Not in the same awesome condition as yours but good condition....Next generation.
I too have a ten bore center-fire WR bar-in-wood double with the high dolphin hammers. C4586. Love that old girl. Mine has the flat firing pins just like they used on the pin-fire to center-fire conversions, but with no evidence of the pin-fire holes in the barrels. It is a lovely piece and will be with me to the end, although I shoot it much less than I use to. She is not in the same condition as Daryl's beauty, but she's all original, as best as I can tell. Russ
Last edited by RWG; 12/15/18 09:43 PM.
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