Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2018 : Sale A0318 Lot 1706
W.R. PAPE A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10824,

Product Details

* W.R. PAPE
A FINE 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10824,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'W.R. PAPE. NEWCASTLE - UPON - TYNE' and gold-inlaid '1', the rib and tubes engraved with flowing foliate scrollwork at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved serpentine fences engraved with rose and fern motifs, toplever gold-inlaid 'W.R. PAPE' and '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded borderwork surrounding intricately carved acanthus and thistle motifs set against a matt background, the triggerguard engraved en suite, 16in. ink-enhanced figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, the comb inlaid '1', with recessed side panels, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 12oz.

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Estimate £1,500-2,500

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