Blued steel barrels with smooth concave rib, single steel bead sight, and marked "R. ROPER SON & Co. Ltd. GUNMAKERS. SHEFFIELD" on the rib, chambers proved and measured at 2 1/2 inches, improved cylinder/full chokes, and Birmingham reproofs dated to 1999. The casehardened side lock action has removable firing pin discs, double triggers, automatic tang safety, and toplever which acts as the cocking mechanism. It is adorned with fine English scroll covering 75% of the surfaces. Checkered straight grip stock and splinter forend with Anson snap on mechanism and blank inscription oval on the stock. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech reproved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measure .729/.731 inches; choke constriction .013/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.029 inches; drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 1 7/8 inches; length of pull 14 7/16 inches; weight 6 lbs 7 oz.

Very fine as partially professionally refurbished. 98% blue finish on the barrels and 40% plus original casehardened finish on the action and locks with a silver patina on the balance and light handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with scattered light dings and scratches, slightly loose forend, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.