EDITOR’S VERDICT

Purdey has created something near a masterpiece in the 20-bore Trigger Plate. As you would expect, it is beautifully made in London by craftsmen and women. All that Purdey knows about gunmaking has been rolled into this shotgun. It combines the best of the old with the best of the new to create something that is truly stunning. If you have a spare £65,000 plus VAT, you won’t regret spending it on this gun.