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W. SOPER, RIFLE & GUN MAKER, READING, SERIAL NO. 238, CIRCA 1870
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A RARE .450 (SOPER) 'SOPER PATENT' VOLUNTEER SERVICE RIFLE
W. SOPER, RIFLE & GUN MAKER, READING, SERIAL NO. 238, CIRCA 1870
With 34 in. (86.4 cm.) black powder only barrel sighted to 1100 yards and with Henry patent rifling, border engraved action signed 'INVENTOR & PATENTEE W. SOPER MANUFACTURER READING', figured walnut three-quarter stock, and iron mounts including front barrel-band with bayonet-lug
W. SOPER, RIFLE & GUN MAKER, READING, SERIAL NO. 238, CIRCA 1870
With 34 in. (86.4 cm.) black powder only barrel sighted to 1100 yards and with Henry patent rifling, border engraved action signed 'INVENTOR & PATENTEE W. SOPER MANUFACTURER READING', figured walnut three-quarter stock, and iron mounts including front barrel-band with bayonet-lug
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