The Purdey Purdey SxS 16ga Self-Opener is a Shotgun first produced in 1999. It carries a scarcity score of 95/100 based on tracked survey data, with 12 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $157,072.
The Purdey self-opening sidelock shotgun, first patented by Frederick Beesley in 1880 and refined by James Purdey, revolutionized shotgun design with its innovative assisted opening action. This mechanism, automatically cocking the hammers when the gun is opened, provided a significant advantage in speed and ease of reloading. It quickly became the flagship offering of Purdey, establishing a benchmark for luxury shotgun craftsmanship worldwide.
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