*We don't see many Boss muzzle loaders and when we have, they were in poor condition.

*Note this gun features the Powell patent uplift opening lever. This patent looks a bit different but is actually quite easy to use.

*This gun dates from the mid 1880's thus can be shipped direct.

*Did you know that John Wayne was a big fan of Greener shotguns and featured them in some of his movies?

*The long LOP is not for everybody so remember we can shorten this gun down ending with a proper checkered butt to your personal LOP for only $200.00.

Delivered as No. 1 of pair on 6th August 1897 to Edward Hunter Blair of Dunskey, 6th Baronet. It would be interesting to research him.

What strikes me about this immediately is the beauty, almost overwhelming. I am certainly attracted to the smokey and mysterious dark and elegant wood. When I pull my eyes away from the wood the perfect proportions present themselves to only be pulled into the fine and stunning engraving.

*The dimensions are great for many Americans being near what we all grew up with , 1 11/16" at comb, and 2.5" at heel. The dimensions almost all American double guns were built too so this gun will automatically feel familiar to many of us and are likely to shoot very well.

*Note the great dimensions and chokes for many.

* This fine Purdey dates from 1898 so we can ship direct with no registration.

Records show the barrels were reduced to 26" in the Purdey shop and choked for close game shooting. Light and well balanced this one you will never let go of once you get your hands on it.

*If the stock extension is not to your style, we can easily remove it replace it with a best English style leather covered pad. This takes three to four weeks is all and allows one to adjust the gun to their favorite length of pull in the process.

We have priced this Purdey extremely attractively and if you see one of our competitors has one for 10K more know there is a 90% chance ours is as good a gun or better than theirs.

*The photo's for some reason (the bright harsh lights I think) make the sidelocks look polished and super bright. In person they are not that way at all. We will attempt so new pictures soon.

The choking is Ben's preferred constrictions, by coincidence (or maybe not as Ben has had a huge influence on my hunting )the same as mine for upland!

My esteemed close friend and helper Jason Bartel at the Great Northern shoot a few weeks ago picked this gun off the table there and shot the main event, putting over a case and a half shells through it. He proclaimed it did not even have one hickup and gave him a very high score. He would like to have the gun but alas he has four children which are not even near college age yet so is not a place to purchase it. If you would like to buy this for Jason, I am sure he would forever be in your debt or perhaps if you purchase you could let him use it once in a while.

All kidding aside, this is a very nice vintage Purdey with great providence and proof of present and excellent reference for future reliability in the field. There is a story from a past issue of Covey Rise which features this fine double. I am in the process of getting a copy.

*In the interest in disclosing all information on this gun, when we got it there was a hairline crack going with the grain on the left side mid-stock. It stopped after about 3". We successfully invisibly repaired it and it obviously is holding up as with Jasons 300 plus shells through it, it is holding strong.

Wonderful 30" barrels with choking good for most hunting. Hand detachable sidelocks just like are found on their Royal grade.

*Comes in its vintage maker's case.

*See the gold crown on the bottom of the receiver. This indicates the gun is their high "Imperial" grade.

I knew George Reeb who had a fascinating business of restoring jet aircraft and putting them back into service like new. He collected the Reeb guns of his ancestors and had accumulated a magnificent collection as Reeb guns were known for being of the highest quality with ornamentation. I wonder what became of his collection? It is obviously possible this is a gun he owned at one time and was a part of his collection. He left us many years ago, a close friend to Bob Jones, my mentor., also long past.

This fine shotgun features a single select Miller trigger and note it is proofed for 2 3/4" shells.

*Note the rolled trigger guard and the locks featuring cocking indicators. This gun obviously has not seen a lot of use in its life and is a super value for a true between the wars London sidelock.

*I have to say, this one is a currant favorite in the shop! It is of the highest quality, and it just has that magic feel!

Thomas Newton was considered the top Manchester gun maker and the quality shows here for sure. The engraving and woodwork are exceptional.

*The bores are bright, and the gun is tight on face. These guns were built @ 1920. *This is gun "B" of a matched pair. We are selling both guns separately or as a pair. If purchased as a pair, we can offer a discount and include a vintage matched pair case with correct label.

*if stock extensions are not your thing, we can arrange this to be removed and replaced with a leather covered or conventional pad quite easily.

*The gun is tight, has nice bright bores, the ejectors work well and are in time, the wood is sound. The bluing is thinning but actually looks much better in person.

Normally this gun would be in the 6-8K range but due to some very minor surface pitting in places on the action (see the pictures, super minor) we can offer this beauty for only 4600.00. A super London high grade sidelock at almost a boxlock price. For the hunter that wants a high-quality gun that he or she is not afraid to take in the field this is a super opportunity. The gun is super tight and field ready.

After seeing my write up on this gun received this email from our famous hunting/naturalist gun writer friend concerning this gun:

"Wow Kirby, What a beautiful gun. I love Lang guns. You forgot to mention in the write up that it is stocked to the fences and has absolutely perfect chokes for a game gun. Cheers, George"

*At the recent Great Northern SxS event in WI, Travis, our gun photographer used this gun in the main event. He fired 375 rounds through the gun with out even the slightest hiccup. He said the gun felt deceptively light for its weight due to its exceptional balance and shot extremely well.

The leather cheek piece is authentic and in very good condition. I have shot with these before and found them wonderful!

Powell records tell us: No,10183. - John Brigg 11 December 1896

*Things you are going to ask:

The gun is tight on face and the bores are excellent, bright and shiny.

Trigger pulls are crisp, and the ejectors work great and are in time.

The wood is sound and lovely. I see no cracks or distressed areas.

*Overall a wonderful example of a Powell from the 1890's with lots of life left in her!

*This gun has excellent dimensions and balance for many. Expertly sleeved in the UK and the mystery of the lack of engraving or name allows an opportunity for one to shoot a top-level gun at a very attractive price. And yes, the gun is tight and field ready!

*Antique (1898) so we can ship direct.

*We can remove the extension and have a nice pad installed to get a LOP of up to 14 3/4".

*This gun was proofed in both barrels at 12 which means it is in proof between .730 and .740. It currently measures .730 right and .731 left which tells us something we seldom see. This gun incredibly is still at the original bore diameter from when the gun was proofed 120 years ago. It has never seen a polishing. This is a great thing!

*The locks of this gun are of BEST design featuring safety sears. The firing pins are bushed also. This is something you generally only see in the high-grade guns.

This gun being near 100 years old and still retain over 50% original case color is remarkable. It handles well and is tight on face with excellent bores.

*Note the excellent choking for upland birds which I will guarantee will put more birds in your bag!

*Charles Smith and Sons were in business in Newark, Notts England from 1879 to 1957. A little known but obviously well established shop to be in business near 80 years.

We can remove the extension and have the butt shaped and checkered and finished to your LOP for only $200.00

The Army & Navy guns were built for the most part by P. Webley, later to become Webley and Scott. They are extremely well made.

*This gun is tight with good bores and features great stock dimensions for many. Note the light weight!

*You know this old girl has seen plenty of service and she does show some scars in handling marks in the wood and blue thinning in places. She would be a great candidate for a light restoration or used and appreciated as is. This gun I noted when first operated did not have auto ejectors. I really like this as having auto ejectors is really one more thing to go wrong and truly in the upland field unnecessary. I will get some flack over this, I am sure! I will agree to disagree.

*Great dimensions for many! I love the 29" barrels, the same length as one of my favorite Woodwards.

*The bores are super on this fine sidelock but due to some very light corrosion on the fences on the outside of the gun we can sell the wonderful gun at the same price as a basic boxlock. A super value for a gun that will perform in the field for many years to come.