Purdey Shotguns

Several years ago, I became aware of James Purdey and Sons, LTD. It’s an English company know for its quality shotguns and rifles. Normally, I would not be that interested in a gun company, but this company and I share a surname.

Like many people, I take notice of something that has my name on it. I’ve purchased Purdy paintbrushes, Purdy Chocolates, and own a USS Purdy hat, named after a destroyer from the Korean War era.

So, when I became aware of these shotguns, I thought “Wouldn’t it be cool if I had a Purdey shotgun hanging over my mantel?” That would be a great conversation piece. But, alas, there was a problem. The AVERAGE price of a Purdey shotgun is $68,000. You can get a used one for $32,000, but if you want the top-of-the-line model it will cost you $300,000. It’s a good thing I’m not much of a gun guy.

I understand these are high-quality, hand-crafted guns. It says so right there on the website. But since I have wasted my money on frivolous things like food and shelter, I don’t have enough in my checking account for such a purchase. It’s just as well, for my pheasant hunting days are pretty much over. I think I’ll invest in something else.

Very soon we will start a capital building campaign to help us build our new church. We are asking the membership to invest in the kingdom of God. You can make a one-time donation or pledge a certain amount each month for the next three years. Our hope is to have 100% of our members participate. If we exceed our goal, we can purchase a Purdey Shotgun to go over the fireplace mantal in the fellowship hall!