Firearms manufacturer
James Purdey & Sons
James Purdey & Sons in the reference: 32 gun models, 4 cartridges introduced.
Part of Richemont Group
Overview
| Records | Count | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Gun models | 32 | Notable models |
| Cartridges introduced | 4 | Cartridges |
Arguably the most prestigious name in British gunmaking, founded by James Purdey in London in 1814. "A matched pair of Purdeys" is synonymous with the absolute pinnacle of side-by-side and over/under shotgun craft. Purdey has held the Royal Warrant continuously and supplied firearms to nearly every British monarch since George IV. Now owned by the Richemont Group (same parent as Cartier). Waiting list for bespoke guns runs multiple years.
Also recorded as Purdey, Purdeys.
Sources and provenance
Notable firearms
32 models in the firearm database. Collectible and service designs first, then the newest.
- James Purdey & Sons Over/Under .375 H&H 27-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Bolt-Action Magazine Rifle .300 Win Mag 24-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Over-Under
- James Purdey & Sons Best O/U 12 Gauge
- James Purdey & Sons Best Quality O/U
- James Purdey & Sons Bolt Rifle .375 H&H Mag
- James Purdey & Sons Bolt-Action .375 H&H Mag 24-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Double Rifle .375 H&H 26-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Purdey Bolt Rifle .375 H&H
- James Purdey & Sons Double Rifle .470 NE 26-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Royal .600 NE 26-inch
- James Purdey & Sons Best Quality Double Rifle .577 NE
All 32 models
Associated cartridges
4 cartridges: the ones James Purdey & Sons introduced and the ones it loads for.
| Cartridge | Relation | Loads |
|---|---|---|
| .246 Purdey | Introduced 1921 | — |
| .30 Flanged Nitro Express (Purdey) | Introduced 1905 | — |
| .369 Purdey | Introduced 1922 | — |
| .400 Purdey 3" | Introduced 1905 | — |
Counts are read from the reference and the shop at build time and change as records are added or corrected. Maker names in the reference are matched to this page through a reviewed alias list, not by spelling alone.
