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W.R. Pape 12 Bore – RARE SIDELOCK BEST GUN, 1917, BOSS SINGLE TRIGGER, FANTASTIC GUN!
Guns International #: 100859027 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 172
Total Number of Listings: 5131
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
W.R. Pape 12 Bore Side-by-Side
RARE SIDELOCK BEST GUN, 1917, BOSS SINGLE TRIGGER, FANTASTIC GUN!
General Specs: W.R. Pape, Year 1915, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 14oz, SxS
Serial Number:12329
Search for a BEST BRITISH SIDELOCK made by W.R. Pape and you will likely come up empty-handed as I did. Best known for building boxlock ejector guns of top-quality, he was a gunmaker of note from the mid-1800’s to the 1930’s when his son and successor closed his shop on Collingwood Street, Newcastle. Many are unaware that Pape was the creator and patent holder on choke boring in 1866, which many attribute this important development solely to W.W. Greener. Holder of many patents and winner of many London gun trials, those who have had the privilege of handling a gun built by Pape understand he was amongst the best. This BEST SLE, sn12329 built in 1915, remains in amazing condition with 30” Sir Joseph Whitworth barrels choked IC/LM, were reproofed in London in 1993 for 2 ¾” shells, have perfect mirror bores, the gun weighing 6lbs. 14oz. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin. I enjoy the opportunity to handle and observe the very finest guns ever built, and this gun is amongst the best observed. I acquired this gun along with a 1906 vintage Boss Best SLE and compared the engraving…the Pape is far superior in detail and execution. The actions in fact were very similar, with highly refined locks and springs. The European walnut stock is original to the gun and has superb figure and perfect layout through the wrist. The gun is mechanically excellent throughout, with perfect wood to metal fit, recently restored wood with perfect checkering including the original mullered border. The gun is tight on hinge pin and breech face, the screws are perfect, and 60% case color remains on the sculpted frame complete with beaded fences. The execution and detail in the fine English scroll is better than I have ever seen on any gun from any maker…simply stunning. For those who like a single trigger, this one has a Boss Single non-selective trigger identical to the trigger in the accompanying Boss that came from the same estate. The previous owner was a tall gentleman. The gun has a LOP of 15 3/8” to a rear position single trigger measured to a fine leather covered pad (14 ¼” to the end of the wood, sans pad), 2 5/8” DAH, 1 9/16” DAC, and 3/16” cast off (we can bend to your specs, no problem). You would expect this gun to have the value of the Boss, but with few SLE Pape guns in existence, we have no base to compare to. This gun is an extremely good value and for anyone who knows their guns they will scoop it up in an instant, so don’t hesitate or she will be gone! Thanks for looking and enjoy the photos of the very finest engraving you will likely witness in your lifetime.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .007/.013 IC/LM
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .730 both
Wall Thickness: .024 both
% Blue: 93%
Chambers: 2 3/4" london proof '91
Ribs: tight
Sights:single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong
Case Color: 60%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: finest tiny rose and scroll, crisp, clear
Trigger Type: single non selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:85%
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend/ highly figured European
LOP: 15 3/8" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4" rear
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 3/16"heel;5/16"toe off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: leather
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $140.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes