PURDEY BEST PAIR 12 GAUGE

A matched best-quality London pair, offered in exceptional condition.

This James Purdey & Sons Best Pair of 12 Gauge self-openers, serial numbers 24678 and 24679, are consecutive-numbered and identically configured, built to be used together exactly as intended.

Both guns are fitted with 28" self-opening barrels, choked .007 and .029, with 2¾" chambers—a classic, versatile pairing suitable for driven game and general sporting use. Each features double triggers, ejectors, splinter forearm, and English grip, maintaining the clean, restrained form Purdey is known for. The pair is housed in a Purdey motor case, completing the set.

Condition is excellent, with both guns remaining tightly matched in appearance and handling. Each weighs 6 lbs 2 oz and measures 2¾" DAH, 1¾" DAC, and a 14 7/16" LOP, giving them the lively yet composed feel expected of a well-executed Purdey pair.

A rare opportunity to acquire a true Purdey Best Pair—consecutive, matched, and ready for the field—offering the kind of completeness and symmetry that serious collectors and sportsmen actively seek.