a visit at Purdey in London...

26 June 2006, 20:06

justanothernorwegian

I have a friend, a fellow Norwegian, working at Purdey gun makers in London. We spent a day loking at the goun making process, and drooling at increadibly expensive fine guns. Here are some pic's for those interested.
Demonstration of chiseling and engraving. Everything done by hand, as it was done hundreds of years ago

Stock. Purdey use one quality: the best...

My friend with a beauty. Shotgun in 410.... at the price of a house...

Me with my favourite gun: A historic double with royal connection in cal 400. Pop up peep sigth, and balanced like a ballerina. *Sigh*

Here with a calibre 10 elefant gun, in the historic Long Room, where the Normandie landing was planned

Same gun (NOT LOADED) seen from the business end

I hopw this is the right forum for this thread, if not, I hope the moderators will move it.

26 June 2006, 20:18

Hog Killer

Thanks for postiing all of the purty pictures of the Purdey shop.

Hog Killer

26 June 2006, 21:46

fla3006

Thanks for sharing!

26 June 2006, 21:57

Rusty

Thank you for Sharing!

Rusty
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26 June 2006, 22:15

vapodog

great pics....thanks....

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26 June 2006, 22:25

ACRecurve

justanothernorwegian,

The 10 bore appears to fit you very well...when will you take delivery?

Good hunting,

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26 June 2006, 22:30

driver

Hello,
Doubtfull I will ever own one of their creations, but am frankly glad that there are those that can for the world of firearms would be less if were not for the Purdy folks and their works of art in firearms. Excellent report and thank you for sharing it.

26 June 2006, 23:46

D99

Purdeys are like Bugattis, and slim and stacked Red heads, not for everyone, but we all dream about them!

27 June 2006, 02:01

justanothernorwegian

Have it packed.... yeah..... costs about 200000usd for the fine ones, this 10 bore is not for sale though. And if it was, it would be MUCH more than that!!! Me, I would rather buy a decent functional double, and spend the money on hunting the big 5, if I had that kind of money.... which I dont... But I am happy, it is summer and the sun is shining

. Dont need no gun like that to feel good!

27 June 2006, 05:18

Lhook7

Thanks for the pictures.

27 June 2006, 05:38

PRDATOR

Man I wish I would have done that wile I was in London on vacation insted of looking at ART

with my wife.

27 June 2006, 11:10

bulldog563

IMO those pictures show some of the finest "art" in the world.

I have always lusted over a Purdey double. Absolutely beautiful.

27 June 2006, 11:31

Woodjack

quote:
Originally posted by justanothernorwegian:

Me with my favourite gun: A historic double with royal connection in cal 400. Pop up peep sigth, and balanced like a ballerina. *Sigh*

That sure must feel good. probably as good as having my arms around my favourite royaly connected woman,Grace Kelly. I, like you, never got a chance to put anthing through its chamber,but you have come alot closer to your dream than I have.
Hope you enjoyed yourself.

ps ...something does need to be done about that $10 recoil pad and whiteline spacer.

27 June 2006, 11:33

bulldog563

You're right.... GARBAGE! Tell Purdey I will give them 100 bucks for it and not a penny more.

27 June 2006, 15:09

justanothernorwegian

Oh, cheap white thingy... did not even notice! These guns have a nice checkering and no recoil pad.. wonder why this one have one.

28 June 2006, 06:59

DavidC

j.a.norwegain,

Great pics! Thanks for posting. Always fun to look at things I can't possibly afford

Did you get a chance to examine any of Purdey's bolt action rifles? I'd be curious to know what they are producing in this arena.

You friend is one lucky guy! I wish I could fondle Purdey shotguns and rifles as a part of my job.

I for one would love to see more pictures of any part of their gunmaking process or Purdey's shop in general...if you've got them.

Regards,
Dave

28 June 2006, 08:13

surestrike

Very nice,

Thank you.

28 June 2006, 09:02

bulldog563

quote:
Originally posted by DavidC:
j.a.norwegain,

Great pics! Thanks for posting. Always fun to look at things I can't possibly afford

Did you get a chance to examine any of Purdey's bolt action rifles? I'd be curious to know what they are producing in this arena.

You friend is one lucky guy! I wish I could fondle Purdey shotguns and rifles as a part of my job.

I for one would love to see more pictures of any part of their gunmaking process or Purdey's shop in general...if you've got them.

Regards,
Dave

Personally I would be afraid I may go a bit crazy one day and try to stuff a few doubles in my backpack. Kind of like working in a bank but worse!

28 June 2006, 15:47

justanothernorwegian

David C. I do have more photos of the gun making process. However, I am on my way to the airport now, two weeks holiday in Greece...

Will try to post more pic's when I get back.

19 July 2006, 21:19

DavidC

j.a.norwegian,

Didn't think I was going to forget did you?

I'd love to see more photos of Purdey's if you have the time!

Best Regards,
Dave

PS - Hope you had a great vacation in Greece!