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Originally Posted by Jay Gardner
I once owned a WC Scott 12b hammer gun, two barrel set (30" & 40"). I can tell you it was well made and the engraving (95% coverage) was deep and perfectly executed. 10-15 years ago I saw another WC Scott hammergun that Brad Bachelder was in the process of restoring. the locks had the face of a Springer spaniel that was unbelievably detailed, the finest engraving of a dog that I have ever seen, by a mile.
Some day I would love to own a 16b Pape hammergun but if the gun-gods don't give me that opportunity I would buy another WC Scott. You will get A LOT of gun for the money.
JDG
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Theres a Lefever 10 gauge Mr.Brad restored on gunsinternational right now for 3500$ the character in the damascus is amazing . I hear his son does amazing barrel work as well and is carrying on the torch .
Ive never heard the name Pape until about a week ago when I seen a video on a Paper hammerless gun that had a pushup release for the barrels . I guess in the U.K they dont really restore old guns like Mr.Brad did or like Turnbull .
I would like to own a 16 gauge sxs with 32" barrels but the only thing I could find is the Dickinson custom shop guns they make a 16 gauge with 30". The 30" barrels on that Baker sxs 20 gauge I held yesterday felt pretty long . I think because on a smaller frame guns barrels feel longer or look longer .
You had a double 12 ga with 40" barrels ? That sounds like a rare combination . My 8 gauge has 39" barrels , it should be here sometime next week .
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