Winter Sporting and Fine Arms Sale
Lot 76:
Description
Ribbed, horn extension to butt, chequered, rounded, semi-pistol grip and forend. Convex rib engraved ‘W.R. PAPE. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE’. Top lever, automatic safety with ‘SAFE’. The action with remnant acanthus scrolling. For 1901 (approx), sleeved 1976 poss replacement rib.
Weight 7lb 13oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, Cyl, Barrels 28 1/2", Pull 14 3/4", OAL 45"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof 729,
Readings 729, 729,
Walls 29, 32,
Metal - C -,
Finish - C +,
Stock - C+,
Additional Comments, Light silvering to muzzle and breech with a number of fine, light marks to the barrels. The action bright, the engraving worn. The stock reworked with rich colour, the chequering filled with a proprietary finish.
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