Will Primos Purdey's Up For Grabs...

This set of guns is incredible. They are all hammer ejectors. I once had a non ejector Purdey hammergun---made in 1880---incredible workmanship, built before the age of electricity. There was a resurgent interest in hammer guns around 1970-1980 which lead to Purdey making a small number of hammer ejectors---they used an original hammer ejector as a model. Thanks to Primos interest and deep pockets, Purdey built this set of five. WOW!!
The auction is this weekend and I'll keep an eye on the results.
 
It’s a shame that they have beaver tail forends snd ejectors, (🤢) otherwise, might be close to perfect guns (for me) if this “Will Primos” character is built somewhat “normal”. If the stock dimensions are out in left field they would only have value if you save enough to have them restocked. That a Lot of money. For that coin they had better fit PERFECTLY. If they dont, still would be cool to own but only if they are relatively cheap. It worth much if you can’t shoot them well.
 
Licensed to kill said:
It’s a shame that they have beaver tail forends snd ejectors, (🤢) otherwise, might be close to perfect guns (for me) if this “Will Primos” character is built somewhat “normal”. If the stock dimensions are out in left field they would only have value if you save enough to have them restocked. That a Lot of money. For that coin they had better fit PERFECTLY. If they dont, still would be cool to own but only if they are relatively cheap. It worth much if you can’t shoot them well.
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Rather doubt these guns will ever see much use by the extremely wealthy sportsman who is lucky enough to get these guns. They are too valuable to see much use, probably adorn an extensive gun room.
For most serious hammer gun enthusiasts, a hammer ejector is the ultimate. Much like modern hammerless guns, ejectors are preferred by most shooters, but certainly not all.
 
Cow Town Bill said:
Rather doubt these guns will ever see much use by the extremely wealthy sportsman who is lucky enough to get these guns. They are too valuable to see much use, probably adorn an extensive gun room.
For most serious hammer gun enthusiasts, a hammer ejector is the ultimate. Much like modern hammerless guns, ejectors are preferred by most shooters, but certainly not all.
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Agreed. I, however would be shooting those on day one and wouldn’t hesitate to take them upland hunting. While I understand that I don’t own anything nearly as grande or pricey, I shoot ALL of my vintage guns and drive all of my vintage cars. I don’t own safe queens or trailer queens but hold no I’ll will towards those that are. The oldest gun I own is a 20ga sxs flint circa 1790’s. I shoot it from time to time and plan to take it for grouse.
 
Licensed to kill said:
Agreed. I, however would be shooting those on day one and wouldn’t hesitate to take them upland hunting. While I understand that I don’t own anything nearly as grande or pricey, I shoot ALL of my vintage guns and drive all of my vintage cars. I don’t own safe queens or trailer queens but hold no I’ll will towards those that are. The oldest gun I own is a 20ga sxs flint circa 1790’s. I shoot it from time to time and plan to take it for grouse.
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I shoot all my guns too but I'm very selective about the weather and conditions. My better guns are used on nice sunny days at my gun club. When I shoot waterfowl beside a slough, I'm really careful which gun I take.
Even my 26 year old Forerunner is rarely driven in the winter.
 
The auction is today, Sat and Sun. The 5 gun Purdey set were number 1 on the auction and sold (hammer price) for $600k vs the appraisal value of $800k. When you add the buyers premium the cost to the buyer will close the gap.
Can't help but think that Primos would have got more bucks if they had broken up the set. Maybe the buyer will do just that and turn a tidy profit.
Overall, Primos got a poor return on his investment as I'm sure the guns cost a minimum of $200k each. But one should look beyond the financial aspects. The 5 gun set is a work of art and there most likely will never be another similar set.
There are a few other Purdey eye popping sets in the auction and I'll see if I can report results.
 
Rock Island have now posted all the results from their auction and there were 2 other sets of Purdey's that got big bucks. A pair of 28 ga Purdey over unders made in 2001 and engraved by Philippe Grifnee got $470,000. And a trio of 12 ga over unders by P V Nelson (formerly of Purdey), completed in 1993, and engraved by Ken Hunt also got $470,000.
There were also guns by many other makers that fetched huge sums.
 
Cow Town Bill said:
Rock Island have now posted all the results from their auction and there were 2 other sets of Purdey's that got big bucks. A pair of 28 ga Purdey over unders made in 2001 and engraved by Philippe Grifnee got $470,000. And a trio of 12 ga over unders by P V Nelson (formerly of Purdey), completed in 1993, and engraved by Ken Hunt also got $470,000.
There were also guns by many other makers that fetched huge sums.
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I'll take a dozen! I watched a Cooey 840 28ga fetch $675 the other day at auction. I couldn't stop laughing and I'm sure neither could the seller!
 
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