Current manufacturer established in 1814, located in London, England. Annual production is approximately 75 guns.
Purdey guns have long been regarded as among the finest in the world. They have typically been made to customer specifications, and as such, should be appraised individually for purposes of evaluation. Values vary with gauge, barrel length, chamber length and age. Listed are the modern models and approximate values for reference purposes.
Prices indicated for manufacturer's suggested retail and 100% condition factors are listed in English pounds. All MSRs on currently manufactured long arms do not include VAT (approx. 20%). Values for used guns in 98%-60% condition factors are priced in U.S. dollars.
Purdey now has an online Gun Configurator that allows the customer to choose from several different options on a Game or Sporting Clay gun platform.
Prices indicated for manufacturer's suggested retail and 100% condition factors are listed in English pounds. All MSRs on currently manufactured long arms do not include VAT (approx. 20%). Values for used guns in 98%-60% condition factors are priced in U.S. dollars.
Purdey now has an online Gun Configurator that allows the customer to choose from several different options on a Game or Sporting Clay gun platform.
PURDEY, JAMES & SONS, LTD. Models
various cals., 22-26 in. barrels, classic quarter rib available in stippled matte or plain finish, standard bead front and fixed rear with one folding leaf sight, double trigger with beaded trigger guard, Exhibition Grade walnut stock with cheekpiece, pistol grip, and metal grip cap, traditional checkered butt end stock, classic splinter forend, traditional Purdey rose and scroll engraving in silver or color hardened finish, includes leather case with cleaning accessories.
cals. below .375 H&H are built on modern Mauser style square bridge action, .375 H&H or larger cals. are built on modern Mauser style Magnum action, action is bedded into a titanium chassis, 22-26 in. free floated barrel, pivoting quickly-detachable scope mounts or leaf sights (Magnum Magazine Rifle only), 3-position safety, checkered best quality walnut pistol grip stock, individually built per customer specifications. Disc.
.243-.300 Win. Mag. cal., 22-26 in. traditional London blacked threaded barrel for sound moderator with muzzle protector, quick detachable pivot scope mounts and rings (no iron sights), Exhibition Grade walnut stock with full pistol grip, palm swell, and satin finish, leather covered recoil pad, traditional Purdey rose and scroll engraving on magazine floorplate. New 2021.
.375-.500 Jeffery cal., 22-26 in. traditional London blacked barrel, quick detachable pivot scope mounts and rings, iron sights (fixed with one folding leaf sight), Superior Grade walnut stock with full pistol grip, palm swell, and satin finish, ebony tip forend, leather covered recoil pad, traditional Purdey rose and scroll engraving on magazine floorplate. New 2021.
10 (disc.), 12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 in. chamber, 26-32 in. barrels, solid concave or raised rib finished in stippled matted, cross hatched, or plain, fixed or Teague chokes, double trigger, beaded trigger guard, Exhibition Grade walnut stock with English straight hand or pistol grip (disc.), checkered butt end of stock, classic splinter forend, auto ejector, traditional Purday rose and scroll engraving available in silver or color hardened finish, includes leather case with cleaning accessories. Mfg. since 1880.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore best quality sidelock action, 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 in. chamber, 26-32 in. barrels, solid game rib, ventilated, or ribless finished in stippled matted, cross hatched, file cut, or plain, fixed or Teague chokes, auto ejectors, single or double trigger, beaded trigger guard, Exhibition Grade straight or pistol grip walnut stock, traditional checkered butt end stock, slim tapered forend, traditional rose and scroll engraving in silver or color hardened finish, includes leather case. Production started in 1923 with original Purdey design. In 1949, Purdey purchased James Woodward & Sons, and has manufactured the Woodward O/U action ever since. Very few early actions.
best quality sidelock action, DT or SST, with or without Woodward action.
SHOTGUNS: CUSTOM ORDER & OLDER PRODUCTION - BEST SXS HAMMER SHOTGUN (HAMMER EJECTOR GAME GUN)
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12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 in. chamber, 26-32 in. barrels, fixed or Teague chokes, ejectors, top tang safety, double trigger, traditional Purdey rose and scroll engraving in silver or color hardened finish, Exhibition Grade checkered English straight grip stock and splinter forearm, includes leather case with cleaning accessories. First importation in U.S. during 2008. Mfg. since 2002.
12 ga. Purdey action only, similar to O/U specifications. Mfg. 1923-1970s.
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., 26-34 in. barrels, trigger plate action, solid or vent. rib, single inertia or double (disc.) trigger, Exhibition grade walnut stock with a full pistol grip or straight hand grip, slim tapered forend, checkered butt or rubber recoil pad, silver oval including engraving of three initials, Sporter large scroll engraving in silver or color hardened finish, includes Purdey ABS travel case, major parts mfg. by Purdey and sent to Italy for assembly by Perugini-Visini. Mfg. since 2008.
both frame and barrels are made from 100% damascus steel. Mfg. since 2009.
both frame and barrels are made from 100% damascus steel. Mfg. since 2009.