It would be odd indeed if only for black powder yet 14+ lbs.

Also, the gent who owns British Sporting Arms, Ltd. is well-versed in Brit guns. I can't imagine that he would palm off a BPE for a nitro.

I sure don't know, I'm not being argumentative, and it doesn't matter to me. All the info I have on that rifle is what you see posted here.

Curl