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Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by herb » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:56 am

Sharing pictures of another one of mine for hammer lovers. This W.R Pape 12 ga is made in 1891 and has 3 inch chamber with 31" barrels. Its a large heavy action and weighs 8lbs. Probably a live pigeon gun.

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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by TwoRivers » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:50 am

Lovely one, Herb. Either live pigeon or waterfowl. That's where I'd put it to use. Cheers.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by Vikram » Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:30 pm

That is a lovely looking gun,Herb.The 3" chambers suggest,to me, a fowling piece.

Got to shoot a Pape pigeon SXS gun that belongs to Grumpy.It was a cool gun to shoot.

Very good maker and a great gun in your hands.Thanks for sharing.


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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by hks2056 » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:48 pm

Dear Herb
It is a water fowler for sure. It is in remarkably good condition for such an old piece. I also have a 3 inch chambered 12 gauge 32 inch barrels water fowler hammerless by Webley & Scott with a Greener type cross bolt. If you peep inside from breech end, then in all probability, you will find elongated forcing cones, a sure sign of a good water fowler gun. Mine is proof marked for one and half ounce shot load.Could you please check proofing of your gun and let me know.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by Sakobav » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:22 pm

Congrats Herb on the shot gun - any history how you found it ?

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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by BowMan » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:27 pm

Sweet!!!
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by timmy » Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:11 am

Beautiful and in great shape, Herb! Are you shooting it? It looks like it would be a real pleasure to do so.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by Man-at-arms » Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:16 am

Beautiful piece herb...must be fun to shoot it...
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by coltpython » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:22 pm

beautiful gun....have fun shooting.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by NILESH THAKUR » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:54 am

Such an old gun but in a very beautyful condition,3"chamber hard to find i have used few 3" chamber they are quite heavy and i found Manton sxs heavest among all.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by .338 lapua » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:11 pm

An absolute beauty herb,well maintained even after so many years.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by rraju2805 » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:27 pm

Beautiful gun....
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by Pranger » Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:08 am

hi, just happen to see this master piece today as i was scanning through old posts of IFG.
very impressive and very well maintained weapon.
Engravings and finish is very well maintained.
thanx a lot for sharing those wonderful pictures.
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Re: Another one with Hammers (Pics)

Post by Tango_ Charli » Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:58 pm

Lovely herb. Its a nice Shotgun.
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