Guns International #: 101346311
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Guns International #: 101346311
Category - Double Rifles - English
- Rifles - English Sporting
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Seller: Huvius
Member Since: 8/12/09
First Name: Benjamin
Last Name: Hill
State:
Colorado
Country: United States
Active Listings: 0
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers Check / Money Order / Personal Check
J.V. Needham 500BPE Double Rifle
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. |
Guns International #: 101346311
Guns International #: 101346311