Product Details
W.R. PAPE 10-BORE (2 5/8IN.) CONVERTED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1000, for 1864 and likely converted from pinfire, 32in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, broad rib engraved 'W.R. PAPE. MAKER. NEWCASTLE ON TYNE. WINNER OF THE LONDON GUN TRIALS IN 1858 & 1859' and with acanthus scroll engraving at the breech ends, 2 5/8in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, slender fences, elongated top-strap, Jones-patent rotary-underlever, captive fore-end, back-action locks with non-rebounding hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, 15 1/8in. ornately chequered figured stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with carved raised rib detailing (some insert repairs), weight 8lb. 6oz.
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Estimate £800-1,200
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament