GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
WILLIAM ROCHESTER PAPE HAMMER GUN WITH RECENT LONDON PROOF AND CASE. WM PAPE SXS HAMMER 7281 12GA Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Damascus bbls choked Lt mod and IC, are engraved "W. R. Pape Newcastle on Tyne, Inventor of Choke Boring" on flat matted pigeon rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1989 London nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Action with rebounding back locks features crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are engraved with 70% coverage rose and scroll. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip stock features Decelerator pad, drop points, standard checkering, and a vacant gold oval. Matching forend has Deeley release. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. What is possibly orig leather case is lined in scarlet cloth and has large paper Pape label in lid. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of an excellent re-brown showing off fine Damascus pattern. Action and locks retain 20 - 30% orig color where protected. Stocks refinished and retain nearly all of that finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine with slight frosting. Action is tight. Bbls somewhat off face. Locks are fine. Case is good with new handle. Interior is good, considerably rubbed and stained. 50145-3 MGM211 (1,250-2,250)