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W. R. PAPE
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12788,
for 1922, 30in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'W. R. PAPE. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. WINNER OF THE LONDON GUN TRIALS IN 1858. 1859. 1866 & 1875', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, fences carved in high relief with leaf motifs on a finely matted background, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded border and fine acanthus scroll engraving with central floral bouquets, 14 7/8in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in a brass-cornered oak lined case
Provenance: the vendor has kindly supplied the following information from the maker's ledgers:
Sold to B.I. Reid, 18th September 1922 at a cost of £75.0s.0d. A & D hammerless ejector double bite - secret projection. Carved oak leaf fences, Anson fore-end rod. Drop points and gold shield. Day stocked. Engraving by Woodruffe fine scroll and flower
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Estimate £300-500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act