Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3266

Lot 3266:Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3266

Lot 3266:Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$1,500 - $3,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun

William R. Pape was the first to patent the idea of a choke for a shotgun and also patented several other ideas such as manually retracting firing pins and an extractor. The receiver, trigger guard and break lever have tight English floral scroll engraving with "W. R. PAPE" engraved in a banner on each side. The barrels have a single brass bead sight, are choked cylinder/improved cylinder and have 2 5/8 inch chambers with an extractor. The "SAFE" marking on the top tang is inlaid in gold. Mounted on a nicely figured Turkish walnut forearm with horn insert, multi-point checkering and a straight grip stock with silver initial shield and solid red rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 5/8 inches.

ConditionVery good as refurbished, the barrels have been sleeved and refinished with 98% of the high quality blue finish remaining with some scattered minor wear. The casehardened components have a smooth gray patina. The engraving remains very good with the engraving on the trigger guard and lower tang smoothed. The replacement stock is excellent with some scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerW. R. Pape
ModelSxS
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1418
Catalog page119
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 3507Engraved John Dickson & Son Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
View Lot
Lot 3346Engraved Purdey 10 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
View Lot
Lot 3505 J. Purdey & Sons Self-Opening Shotgun Two Barrel Set
View Lot
Lot 3544Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing .410 Bore RBL Shotgun
View Lot
Show More