Firearms

James Purdey & Sons Best Quality Shotgun

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Serial Number Data

Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Gold standard of English best-quality shotguns. Fully bespoke, hand-built, 18–24 months to complete.

Type: Shotgun

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1814, United Kingdom

Weight: 68 oz

Overall length: 46"

Status: Active

Intended use: hunting, collector