George Bird Evans Purdey & A H Fox 12 gauges

[Dean Romig]

Do we know if both or only one of Dr. Norris' Purdeys were bequeathed to GBE? And if only one went to him, do we know what happened to the other?






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[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Do we know if both or only one of Dr. Norris' Purdeys were bequeathed to GBE? And if only one went to him, do we know what happened to the other?

At Dr Norris’ passing George was offered his choice of one of three guns, There were, if I remember correctly (I’ll check later). Two Purdeys and a Churchill

He chose the “little Purdey” two barrel set

The remaining guns stayed with the Norris family and I have no idea whether they were kept or sold

[Researcher]

A H Fox, purchased in 1927 for $42.50 (1927 or before), unknown serial number (does anyone know this serial number?)

The price of a Sterlingworth dropped to $36.50 in 1926 when the Godshalks moved the A.H. Fox Gun Co. into the new, more efficient, factory.

1926 Retail Price List.jpg

Fur-Fish-Game September 1927.jpg

Fur-Fish-Game October 1927.jpg

January 1st, 1929, IMPORTANT--Change of Prices.jpg

That remained the price until June 21, 1932, when Savage upped the price to #39.50.