All In Good Time March 31, 2023Simon de BurtonPlenty has been said about the synergy between cars and watches – but what of the equally strong connection between watches and guns?
The Art of Engraving March 24, 2023Malaika ByngEngraving is part of the DNA of a Purdey gun, with every shotgun or rifle that leaves the workshop bearing some form of inscription. Each artisan has their own distinct...
A Trip With The Sporting Agency March 17, 2023James PurdeyWhen it comes to organising a dream shooting trip, there’s one man we always have on speed-dial: Gordon Robinson, who runs the Purdey Sporting Agency, alongside colleagues Matt and Helen. ...
Purdey Pieces: The Gun Room Scales March 10, 2023Simon de BurtonWelcome to Purdey Pieces, where each month we’ll hone in on a historical highlight from the Purdey archives. This time, it’s all about our favourite set of scales, bought by...
Purdey People: The Finance ‘Duchess’, Pauline Richards March 8, 2023James PurdeyFor an insight into the workings of Purdey, we’re asking the people at the heart of the enterprise. Here, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we meet Pauline Richards, our...
Going With The Grain March 3, 2023Tom HowellsA Purdey gun is a work of material harmony: wood and metal in functional symbiosis. And while the accuracy of the barrel design and the hyper-detailed engraving of the action...
Purdey Pieces: Flintlock No. 86 February 21, 2023Dr. Nick HarlowWelcome to Purdey Pieces, where each month we’ll hone in on a historical highlight from the Purdey archives. This week, the spotlight is on a particularly special gun, the Flintlock No....
Behind The Scenes At The Purdey Factory February 17, 2023Farah ShafiqWhile you may be familiar with the Purdey HQ at Audley House, Mayfair – home to the boutique and some of the most important historical pieces in the Purdey legacy –...
The Making Of ‘The Purdey Post’ February 10, 2023James PurdeyPurdey is all about the marriage of heritage and innovation, from our gunmanship to our tweeds. Which is what led us to the idea of a newspaper, to chronicle all...
A Celebration Of The Purdey Awards February 3, 2023James PurdeyWhen it comes to recognising and celebrating how shooting champions the thriving habitats and countryside we’re lucky enough to have in the UK, the Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation...
Purdey Pieces: The Founder’s Mallet & Chisel January 26, 2023Simon de BurtonWelcome to our new series, where each month we’ll hone in on a historical highlight from the Purdey archives. To start, allow us to introduce James Purdey's prized mallet and chisel.
Seeing Out The Shooting Season In Style January 20, 2023Annika PurdeyAs the season draws to a close, our attention turns to celebrating the successes, applauding the gamekeepers, packing away the technical tweeds and booking in for that all-important gun service...
