Gun Watch Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Acier Martin Belgian Purdey Sidelock Ejector Stunning £290 20 gauge Shotgun Trade Seller Used - Average Condition Kettering , Northamptonshire Side by Side, 1/4 Choke, 3/4 Choke, 27" barrels Description 14 1/2 pull to the front trigger 70 mm chambers Nitro proofed The bad points the bores are pit free but there are a few marks where dents have been raised in both barrels, still plenty in proof tho proofed at 630 still reads 630 right barrel 632 left the stock has a good few dings and scratches the but pad isn't original and it looks to have been fitted over the original but end so theres a gap all the way round if you get what i mean , i wouldnt be suprised if the original chequering is under it The good bits Cripes !!! Where do i start ! Its not till you take the barrels off you realise its Belgian To look at it and hold it you'd swear its English this wood is STUNNING !! Nice Fine English style fine chequering showing signs of wear but still there and not worn away most quality English side by sides have a teardrop at the back of the locks, you cant see it in the pictures but this has a shamrock neatly engraved Awesome ! Good blueing it only has a small amount of engraving but what is there is Stunningly intricate Tight as the day it was New This is one of the best quality belgian side by sides ive seen ! This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member wabbitbosher. Message them here View all the gun sale details on Gun Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwade545 Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 That is lovely............ I must resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Can you explain proofing please, if the R barell is proofed at 630 and is 630. What does that leave please. Forgive my ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 If its stamped 630 that was the size when it passed through the proof house. The fact that it still is 630 means it hasn't increased in size through wear or polishing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 If its stamped 630 that was the size when it passed through the proof house. The fact that it still is 630 means it hasn't increased in size through wear or polishing out.That's the one , you aloud 10 thou wear before it goes out of proof Even at .639 it's safe to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveshoots Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Mick( father christmas) vokes what a gun at a gift price. keeping up with the fat red fella ain't a problem is it mate. stunning gun at a stunning price. Edited December 17, 2016 by steveshoots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 That really does have the potential to be very, very pretty, with not an awful lot of work. Get thee behind me, Bosher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 If it was left cast it wouldn't have even been photographed let alone listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspain_uk Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Wonderful looking gun which is very difficult for me to resist. Although I know I don't need it, a lovely SxS 20 bore would be a great addition to my cabinet! Thank god I don't live anywhere near you Bosher or I'd be in serious trouble with the missus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 SOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Surprised it took that long, glad youre miles away from me or i may be divorced by now. Pleeeaaase wait til after the fat fella has squeezed his big ***** down my chimney before you list any more stunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 If the sale falls through give me a nudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I handled it today - sweet, but the deposit landed as we bantered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 If it was left cast it wouldn't have even been photographed let alone listed The saviour of my bank balance and relationship is the fact you're a lefty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Sorry lads but touch wood it's going to hopefully be brought back to its glory by myself. I actually feel guilty about that KimH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Glad you bought it - Was very, very tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Glad you bought it - Was very, very tempted I know mate, I really shouldn't of done as I've had to spend out a lot recently and coupled with Xmas but I just had to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 It's on it's way ! What a stunning little gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 hopefully santa has got rocket fuel in his sleigh as I can't wait for it! I think I'm gonna have to do a restoration thread as this little beauty deserves one. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Looking forward to reading the resto thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to reading the resto threadLooking forward to doing it and I hope I can do it justice.Will definitely be asking for input from pw'ers. Edited December 20, 2016 by winnie&bezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Sorry lads but touch wood it's going to hopefully be brought back to its glory by myself. I actually feel guilty about that KimH! you do that irish gunsmith that ended up in belgium proud, rattle me when you have finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 you do that irish gunsmith that ended up in belgium proud, rattle me when you have finished Thanks for informing me on that as I didn't know anything about him. Will do mate. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Received gun today and wow! What a beautiful handling and pretty thing it is. Can't wait to get started on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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