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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1893
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A W. R. PAPE PATENT .500 (3IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) SIDELOCK HAMMER RIFLE BY W. R. PAPE, NO. 1569
The non-rebounding sidelocks with bolted ornate C-scroll hammers, the hammers cocking back 'out of the line of sight', push-forward thumb-underlever, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, blacked finish overall, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip and engraved butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 9lb. 5oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
The non-rebounding sidelocks with bolted ornate C-scroll hammers, the hammers cocking back 'out of the line of sight', push-forward thumb-underlever, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, blacked finish overall, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip and engraved butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 9lb. 5oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.