mattslaptop247 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Just bought my first purdey shotgun. Im just so excited that i had tell you all lol. Its an 1864 hammergun with the first pattrn thumbhole underlever opening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Don't drop it !! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 post up some pictures! I am sure I can't be the only person who would like to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I thought hey were made in pairs,now you have one you will have to buy another lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Got to go pick it up on Wednesday so will post the pics then. Best thing is it cost similar to buying a new beretta silver pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Congrats! It`ll be a lovely gun to shoot with,they handle beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Jammy beggar! I must get a hammergun one of these days. I hope you are pleased with it mate. Photos required please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Luck sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul6806 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Mr. Jealous here says... "an 1864 Purdey? whats wrong with a new gun?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid basher Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice I bet that's give a few sore heads in its time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunneravi Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Very nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Oh an 1864 model you should have bought a hatsan escort plastic wood 3 shots and cheaper. What where you thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Just bought my first purdey shotgun. Im just so excited that i had tell you all lol. Its an 1864 hammergun with the first pattrn thumbhole underlever opening! You know the rules, it isn't true without a picture!! Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I remember looking at one at York Guns a couple of years ago. I fell in love with it but it was a left hand cast gun. I hope you enjoy using it they are a cracking gun. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunneravi Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 You know the rules, it isn't true without a picture!! Cos +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Swaps?-loads of unwanted xmas pressies here+my right arm+my Springer (he may be deceased in the near future if he drops one more under my feet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Am I the only one who would prefer a new silver pigeon. It's a lot of money to spend on a gun you won't want to use. But hey it takes all sorts you'll enjoy owning it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Am I the only one who would prefer a new silver pigeon. It's a lot of money to spend on a gun you won't want to use. But hey it takes all sorts you'll enjoy owning it its like owning a classic car. You might not want to run in every day but its sure nice to own and take out once in a whilr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 It` the difference between driving a Kia and a Bentley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 are we getting some pics then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just bought my first purdey shotgun. Im just so excited that i had tell you all lol. Its an 1864 hammergun with the first pattrn thumbhole underlever opening! I just hope it didn't come with a free lightweight landrover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well done it will last for ever so do not be afraid to use it. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Mr. Jealous here says... "an 1864 Purdey? whats wrong with a new gun?" Tell you what is wrong with a new one ! they cost about 50grand ! Edited January 1, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) 1868 then its an early breech loader is it a conversion from a pin fire ? I saw a lovely pair of cased Purdey pin fires of around the same date in Bonhams about some time around 2001 or so . Any way I am sulking since I read your post ! always wanted an Island lock Purdey Hammer Ejector ! Edited January 1, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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