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J.V. Needham 500BPE Double Rifle Guns International #: 101346311 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Double Rifles - English - Rifles - English Sporting Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Huvius Member Since: 8/12/09 First Name: Benjamin Last Name: Hill State: Colorado Country: United States Number of Active Listings: 0 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check / Money Order / Personal Check Description: Exceedingly rare 3" 500BPE by Joseph Vernon Needham on their own 1862 patent side lever action. J.V. Needham were located on Cannon St. from 1874 - c.1883 This action design is opened by the lever but is also drawn to half cock by the lever thus relieving pressure on the firing pins alleviating pin drag or the need to draw the hammers back manually before opening the action. 27-7/8" Damascus barrels with thinning original brown. Five groove rifling with scattered pitting to the bore but very pronounced lands.   SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: J. V. Needham Model: Hammer Double Rifle Serial Number: 31 Caliber Info: .500 3" BPE Chambers: 3 Barrels: 27-7/8 Barrel Type: Damascus Weight: 11lb 12.8oz.