Finely done British side by side from Henry Atkin of Purdey. Marked by E.C. Hodges, a well known gunsmith with exquisite craftsmanship. Single front silver bead sight sits on the 29″ barrels marked “MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S FLUID PRESSED STEEL HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY’S) 2 JERMYN STREET HAYMARKET, LONDON”. English scroll engraving on side locks and fences. Nitro proofed and duly marked as such on the barrel flats and water table. Bluing is extremely strong and brilliant. Splinter forend and straight English stock made with nicely figured exotic walnut. Auto ejectors and double triggers. Non auto safety. A gold inlaid number “3” is present on the break lever, barrel and forearm . True side-lock gun resembles that of a Purdey design, Henry Atkin originally apprenticed with Purdey and then branched off to his own quality production. Includes Oak and tan leather case with Purdey label on the inside. Must ship to FFL
Condition: Excellent Plus. Bluing is 98% with only stray marks. Wood is excellent plus, hardly a mark to find. Frame is <30% case color remaining. Bores are mirror bright. Action and lock up are excellent. Bore Diameter @ 6" from muzzle Both= .725 Wall Thickness @ 6" from muzzle = .030 Both Bbls LOP @ Heel= 15 1/16" LOP @ Toe= 15 1/2" Choke= .708 (Mod) & .720 (Imp Cylinder) Drop @ Comb = 1 5/8" Drop @ Heel = 2 1/2" Weight= 6.4 lbs Cast Off
