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Hi Guys, trying to learn more about Robert Hughes and Sons - Birmingham - photographed a Cape Gun, with hammers, and in 16 guage and 303. When could this have been manufactured? | ||
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What was the cape guns maker? If it was made in the UK it is the first one I have ever heard of that wasn't made in Germany or Austria. Because of the exposed hammers, and side lock along with the chambering I would think it may have been made in about the first twenty years of the 20th century (1900-1920). The fact that it is chambered for the 303 Britt is no indication that it was made in the UK. The 303 cartridge was common all over Europe for hunting. ....................................................................  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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My 4-bore double is a Robert Hughes. I have not been able to locate his serial numbers but a brief history of RH is in the English Gunmakes books. If you don't have them I can photocopy what I have and send it to you via the post. PM me if you wish. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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