15048 was ordered as one of a pair (the other was 15947) in Dec 9, 1913. It was ordered for a L.F. Davidoff, Esq. in Russia. The dealer was Mr. J. Larderet. The gun was finished Dec 1914, but that was in the middle of WW1, so it wasn’t shipped. It was ultimately sold in 1930. It was chambered and regulated for the new cartridge the 38x2 (38 grains of cordite with 2 grains of black powder) and a new compound 600 grain bullet. It was described as the “New Nitro” for internal H&H use or the Nitro Express” for advertising. The velocity of the 600 grain bullet was 1250 to 1300 fps.

15948 is a desirable gun, being only one of 12 made for the 38x2 cartridge and appears in excellent condition.

*The bores do show some very light pitting which could possibly be removed with a 2-3 thou back bore polish. Appears as a haze. Not bad at all but I like to tell everything I see.

*If you have always wanted a good solid Purdey for a very nice price this is your gun.

* Purdey records tell us: No. 18125 Completed: 28th July 1904 For: A. de Goldschmidt Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns Weight: 6lb. 10oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Cyl & Mod Stock: 14½in. Notes: Ovals engraved ‘A de G’ Later passed to G. Aykaryd February 1971: Chambers deepened to 2¾in. on No. 1 gun, No. 2 with fitters-in, choked I.C. & Choke. Both stocks lengthened in wood and with leather-covered Silver’s recoil-pad on account of A.M. Laughlin

*In their original oak and leather case this pair still have over 40% original case color remaining. The bluing on the barrels well over 95% and the wood finish very nice. I have to say this pair is in wonderful condition. Did I say that?

*Note the sensible choking that will put birds in the bag!

*Price is for the matched Pair!

*To see the number 2 gun put in our search box at the top of the page 6111

*In their original oak and leather case this pair still have over 40% original case color remaining. The bluing on the barrels well over 95% and the wood finish very nice. I have to say this pair is in wonderful condition. Did I say that?

*Note the sensible choking that will put birds in the bag!

*Price is for the matched Pair!

*To see the number 1 gun put in our search box at the top of the page 6112 and hit GO.

*The bores are beautiful and the gun locks up like a vault! A super value for a famous Westley drop lock.

*This gun was built in 1904 with original 2 3/4" proofs which is very rare.

* Purdey records tell us: No. 18125/6 Completed: 28th July 1904 For: A. de Goldschmidt Description: A pair of hammerless ejector game guns Weight: 6lb. 10oz. Calibre: 12-bore Barrels: 30in. Whitworth Steel Choke: Cyl & Mod Stock: 14½in. Notes: Ovals engraved ‘A de G’ Later passed to G. Aykaryd February 1971: Chambers deepened to 2¾in. on No. 1 gun, No. 2 with fitters-in, choked I.C. & Choke. Both stocks lengthened in wood and with leather-covered Silver’s recoil-pad on account of A.M. Laughlin

Made in 1909, we have the vintage pair case to go with the pair. They have bushed firing pins. A great price for a pair of English sidelocks.

*$6800 for the pair that is only $3400 each!

*Only $3200.00 each! And no, there is nothing wrong with them. We got a great deal and are passing it on. They good solid Hollands and are field ready.

*To see the other gun go to our gun ID of 6155 .

*Rigby records tell us this gun was completed the 21st of December of 1898 for Surgeon Major Drury. He got it for Christmas!

*Great choking for upland birds and stock dimensions many Americans can appreciate. The dimensions are very similar to all the guns that we grew up with here in the states.

*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.

*The wood is remarkable with a deep red hue to it and a stunning grain pattern.

*The right barrel, it must be noted, is on the edge of being out of proof at .739 but still retains safe wall thickness.

The full and full chokes can be good for a few things but if your like me and like open choking it is easy and not expensive to have these chokes opened up to your hearts desire. We can help arrange for this and the cost is only about $80.00 per barrel.

Lovley wood and engraving and this gun also features bushed firing pins.

*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.

*If this gun had pristine bores, we would be asking over 6K for it. If you don't mind seeing a little pitting, you can have a London BEST at a great price.

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. The bores are bright and shine. There is a small amount of rust pitting from the result of poor storage just behind the muzzle of the left barrel. See picture. It is not of huge consequence and not at all a safety issue but have lowered the price to compensate. Overall, this gun is in great condition, obviously not having seen much use afield.

*Company records show this fine gun dates from 1934, made by Webley & Scott, sold to a Colonel Firth.

*The chokes are perfect for upland bird hunting! *Note the excellent choking for upland birds which I will guarantee will put more birds in your bag!

This gun is tight on face and field ready. A great value in an English sidelock with good stock dimensions and super wall thickness.

*Note the great modern dimensions!

What's in the hands is a well-made London sidelock. 1880s-esque drop-edge sidelocks behind 30inch Damascus barrels marked 'not for ball' (which would also place them c.1880s). Deeley & Edge patent forend catch. Some nice color on the action for a gun of its age or perhaps renewed professionally.

The stock has been extended with a butt plate. We can help you switch this out with a leather pad if preferred. Nitro reproofed 1976.

*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.

This is a very nice example of an English sidelock. It is well balanced and feels great between the hands as any well made gun should.

I did not know much of this maker so I did some sleuthing on internet and actually found quite a lot:

Built between 1901 and 1905 by address's on rib William Atkinson was the son of Joseph Atkinson of Lancaster. He was born in 1851. By 1871 William had joined his father in the business in Lancaster, but in about 1874 he opened his own business at 52 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Westmoreland; in about 1878 this moved to 8 All Hallows Lane. There may have been a branch of the firm in Preston. In 1874 William and his wife (Eleanor b. 1850) had a son, Joseph Harvey Atkinson, and in 1876 another, Arthur Falder Atkinson (both born in Kendal), they both worked in the business as gunmaker's assistants, there were also had two daughters born in Kendal, Edith (b.1873) and Maud (b.1878) who appear to have worked in the business. In 1881 Joseph Atkinson retired and William took over the business in Lancaster re-naming it William Atkinson. In about 1885 the firm moved to 20 Market Street, between 1890 and 1901 they took over the adjoining premises at 18 Market Street. Between 1890 and 1894 the business in Kendal moved to 58 Highgate. Joseph Atkinson died in the late 1890s, and in 1900 the firm Lancaster business was re-named William Atkinson & Sons. By this time the firm had a substantial trade in bicycles. In about 1901 a branch was opened at 11 Skipton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire. This was probably run by one of the sons, it appears to have closed in about 1905. Between 1901 and 1905 the Kendal business became known as Atkinson & Griffin, it appears to have ceased trading in 1925. Between about 1905 and 1909 the firm in Lancaster occupied premises in North Road. In about 1935 the firm moved to 26 Market Street, Lancaster, but the Lancaster business appears to have closed in 1940. In 1955 Thomas Atkinson & Sons was recorded at 19a Stricklandgate, Kendal. Thomas Atkinson was certainly related, perhaps only distantly. The firm appears to have closed in about 1985.

*Early Spring Sale guns have a no return policy unless we fail to mention a defect or serious problem

*The gun at one time had a leather covered cheek piece. This would be filled in with wood and died to match or even a pad put back like it was originally.