Lot Essay
For an explanation of this action, and an illustration of this gun, please see Crudgington & Baker, The British Shotgun, Vol. Two, p. 52
Details
A PAPE 1874 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY W.R. PAPE, No. 3503, toplever, rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best close foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured replacement stock with extension, browned damascus barrels
14 3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
In its leather case
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14 3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
In its leather case
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