PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN 12ga PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED

VERY FINE PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED JAMES PURDEY SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE. (1897)
12 ga. 2-3/4″ at Heel: 2″...Drop at Comb: 1-3/8″... Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz... LOP: 14-5/8”... Neutral Cast at the Heel...1/8" Cast Off at the Toe.
CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished.
Starting with a fine antique heavy proof pigeon gun, this fine work of useful art has been created. 30″ Chopper lump bbls, fitted with matted, “CHOKE”, and bbl makers initials “WH” (William Hill). Tube nos “18564” and “18565” are on loop. Heavy Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid). This fine action has recently been beautifully refinished, handsomely engraved, and gold inlaid by renowned engraver Philippe Grifnee, now deceased. Tips of lock pins are fire blued. Mr. Grifnee’s signature appears on trigger plate to the left of front trigger. Trigger guard with matching scroll has SN gold inlaid on tang.  Bbls retain essentially all of a best London black, with a few very light marks. Action retains nearly all of its blue finish under coin finished engraving, with no noticeable areas of darkening or wear.  Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 
 Stocks retain nearly all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish with a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering slightly darkened.
Case contains Purdey marked round oil bottle and snap caps, as well as unmarked horn handled striker key and chamber brush. Leather case contains brush, mop, and leather is excellent with a few minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent with a few minor rubs. Accessories are near new. Label has a dime sized scuff at upper left. Simply a lovely gun and a testament to Mr. Grifnee’s artistry. 
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