With regards to sleeving, it depends on the gun. Some are obviously not worth sinking the money into, but others certainly are. I was once shown a Purdy that had been sleeved ( stamped on the underside of the barrels "sleeved by Purdy's) that was so well done you couldn't see the joint. Original barrels are obviously more desirable, and have greater resale value.
Anyone interested in vintage guns as shooters?
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Well, if it was stamped “Sleeved by Purdy’s” it’s clearly a fake. Purdey is spelled with a “e”. LOL
Londonshooter
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93Mauser, we knew what you meant.
I posted earlier about a Purdy muzzleloader then had a facepalm moment of clarity and edited to include the "e". Thankfully no-one had yet quoted me on it.
As an update on this Masu, had a very enjoyable day shooting it on Sunday. A howling north wind was really messing with the clays so few were shooting well with exception of a friggin' 12 year old and his 20 ga. and a total newbie shooting a pumpgun with one eye closed but still could not miss. Don't they know its poor form to make the regulars look bad?
Have to say I held my own and this gun shot admirably with no issues.
I posted earlier about a Purdy muzzleloader then had a facepalm moment of clarity and edited to include the "e". Thankfully no-one had yet quoted me on it.
As an update on this Masu, had a very enjoyable day shooting it on Sunday. A howling north wind was really messing with the clays so few were shooting well with exception of a friggin' 12 year old and his 20 ga. and a total newbie shooting a pumpgun with one eye closed but still could not miss. Don't they know its poor form to make the regulars look bad?
Have to say I held my own and this gun shot admirably with no issues.
Londonshooter
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Just wanted to update this thread with photo of the barrels as re-browned by Andrew (Dogfish###) this past year.
I'm puzzled by the finish of the receiver and fences on this gun, might it be flaking silver plate?
I'm puzzled by the finish of the receiver and fences on this gun, might it be flaking silver plate?
Great story! Shooting old doubles is very satisfying. These guns were made in low numbers by craftsmen, with hand tools and steam-powered machinery. It is great to see quality restoration, and to have these guns back in the field!
I've seen this apparent flaking or spalling before as well, I still haven't come up with a good explanation. It never seems to show up anywhere except on parts that were originally forged and case hardened, never seen it on barrels for instance. Maybe age related to the original forging process? A characteristic of the iron/mild steel used at this time? Sweaty hands?
Londonshooter
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Love it, Bry!
Brybenn you have my gun! I lusted after that gun for quite awhile, even had it in my hands for evaluating once. I passed because of a few things that I was concerned about, sent it back and regretted it ever since. By the way it isn't a boxlock, it's an unpatented trigger plate action that was only used ( sparingly) by Dougall as their entry into the hammerless best gun market. The company failed and the gun failed with it but the grace and beauty of these guns equals or exceeds that of any other gun from this time period. I've had one other in my hands and one is shown in Diggory Haddokes Boxlock book but they are very scarce, maybe even rare whatever that means. Dougall's records are lost but it is estimated that less than 50 of these were made, all of Highest grade. If you ever want to part with it please notify me. J.
I, too, had a hard look at this beauty. So happy that it has found the right owner.
Just wanted to update this thread with photo of the barrels as re-browned by Andrew (Dogfish###) this past year.
I'm puzzled by the finish of the receiver and fences on this gun, might it be flaking silver plate?
That is a beauty of a gun and I love the damascus.
And, you have started another winner thread. Congrats.
Londonshooter
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Yes Pete. That gun shoots clays like a champ. I have a few - ok, maybe twenty - vintage guns that I switch up every week.
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I enjoy these threads very much. I really like reading about the history of the makers and looking at the pics of these old guns but have to admit I have no desire to own one. Funny thing is I find SxS's aesthetically very appealing but do not like shooting them at all?
Lol, I’m quite interested in vintage guns as shooters. They are awkward paperweights.
I’d post some snazzy pic of one of mine but you guys have seen them all and those you haven’t aren’t yet “ready for their close up Mr De Mille”.
I’d post some snazzy pic of one of mine but you guys have seen them all and those you haven’t aren’t yet “ready for their close up Mr De Mille”.
This a 1880 Purdey bar-in-wood hammergun in 12 gauge. It has original steel barrels and is nitro proofed for 2 1/2" shells. I have owned it for nearly 50 years and it has shot pheasants, sharptails and Huns as well as some clay targets. The gun came with a number of boxes of Purdey ammo and some of that ammo has been saved for a special occasion.
