December 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S1223 Lot 7199C
W.R. PAPE 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7086,

Product Details

W.R. PAPE 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 7086, for 1891, 30in. sleeved (in 2010 by J. Foster) nitro barrels (loose), the rib engraved 'W.R. PAPE. NEWCASTLE. ON. TYNE. INVENTOR. OF. CHOKE. BORING.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, the action flats engraved 'W.R. PAPE. PATENT' and with the Pape trademark, rebounding bar-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 1 5/16in. wooden extension and buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case



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Estimate £500-700

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act