Antique Shotguns - Pre-1899

Made in 1880s. 10 Gauge with 30” double barrels.  This gun has approximately 20% of the original finish. The metal has mostly a patina. All markings are sharp and legible. One nice thing about this gun is the metal has very little to no pitting. The wood has normal wear.  The action locks up well and the bores show a fair amount of...

Desirable 10 gauge. Damascus barrel is 30" and is marked "Fine Twist". Action works properly. Manufactured approximately in the 1880's. Wood is good with some minor nicks and dings. There is a minor crack that has been repaired near the tang. A neat vintage shotgun. Note: Not safe to shoot.

Purdey records do not list any information for this very early gun (SN 284), nor is it listed or noted in The Early Purdeys, by L. Patrick Unsworth. However, records do exist for 279, 285, 286, etc. with spotty information thereafter. The first percussion Purdey gun dates from around the time of this gun (1821). It appears,...

Made in 1890. 10 gauge with a 30” barrel. This gun has approximately 50% of the original blue mixed with an even plum colored patina. Good case colors remain on the lock that rates approximately 50%. Wood is very good, just showing normal handling wear. Bores are very good. Action functions perfectly.

Made in 1881. 12 gauge with an 18 ½” barrel. This gun has an overall gray patina. Barrel has been shortened. Action works well and bore has spots of pitting throughout. Stock is very good. The barrel and the top rib are both marked “W. F. & Co.” These markings are not authentic Wells Fargo Markings. Action works well. This gun is Sold as a collectors Item only and...

Barrels have been shortened to 18 1/2" like a coach gun. The bores are rough. Barrels show almost 100% of the damascus pattern. Barrels are tight and "on face" to the frame. Top rib and side plate have the Remington factory name and address. Action works perfectly. The stock is cracked at the top right side of the pistol grip. This is a colorful "Old West" shotgun.