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J. Purdey & Sons .375 H&H Best Quality Bolt Action Magazine Rifle completed in the early 2000's. 

Based on a modern magnum length double square bridge Mauser action with integral 30mm EAW quick detachable pivot mounts, a 3-position M70 type safety, 2-panel checkered bolt knob, and a straddle floorplate with inside-the-bow release. The magazine holds 4 down leaving enough room to close the bolt on a 5th chambered round. 

Traditional all black metal finish, with traditional rose and small scroll engraving reminiscent of the firm's famed R&S engraving on their double guns and rifles. The serial number is engraved on the arm of the bolt handle and inlayed in gold on the guard bow. The word "SAFE" also inlayed in gold on the bolt's shroud. The scope rings are engraved with the Maker's name and the rifle's serial number.

The 23" barrel has an island rear sight with 1 standing/1 folding leaves, each one gold lined and engraved with their respective distance (50, 75 yds). The ramp foresight has a brass bead on the sight blade and between the two sights is a banded front sling swivel and the Maker's name and address engraved on top of the barrel. The barrel has 2001 London proofs. 

The well figured walnut stock has dark mineral lines that blend well with Purdey's famous Slacum stock finish. The stock has a 15" LOP over a leather covered pad and a traditional RH beaded cheekpiece. The distinct Purdey shaped pistol grip is hollow and has a steel grip cap with trap door. The stock pillar bedded with a single recoil bar that is engraved. The wrist of the grip and the forend have 26 LPI checkering with Mullered borders. 

The rifle weighs 9 lbs. 5 oz. as pictured. The stock shows some handling marks and a little wear on the edges of the leather pad, but overall the rifle is in excellent shape. As one would expect from Purdey's, this rifle is best quality in every respect and offers a very rare opportunity to own a bolt action rifle from one of history's most celebrated gun & rifle makers. 

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