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Purdey|ˈpɜːdɪ|
The proprietary name of firearms and parts manufactured by the firm founded by James Purdey (1816–68).
1884F. F. R. Burgess Sporting Fire-Arms for Bush & Jungle viii. 85 For ordinary shot-guns, the Purdey bolt is a very good fastening. 1901T. F. Fremantle Bk. of Rifle ii. 44 The Purdey was a four-grooved rifle, with an increasing twist. 1937M. Sharp Nutmeg Tree ii. 17 At twelve the boy was to be given his father's old 20-bore, at eighteen the Purdey 12. 1961C. Willock Death in Covert ii. 31 Crumbe-Howard..was standing casually with a Purdey twelve-bore open. 1970R. A. Steindler Firearms Dict. 185/1 Purdey side lock, perhaps the most famed & best of all side lock actions... The Purdey design differs in several important points from the standard side lock design... Even a well-used Purdey is considered a ‘good buy’. 1974Trade Marks Jrnl. 20 Mar. 468/1 Purdey... Guns, rifles and ammunition. James Purdey and Sons Ltd.,..London. 1976Shooting Times & Country Mag. 9–15 Dec. 38/2 (Advt.), These weapons have the usual Purdey engraving with traces of original hardening colour. |