Yes, the 10b and 8b Paradox guns were definitely made as dangerous game rifles with little thought to shooting shot. They have quarter ribs, pistol grip stock, and rifle sights that do not fold down.

At first, when H&H introduced the 10b Paradox they made it light as a dual purpose arm along the same lines as the 12b Paradox. It had fold down sights, a shotgun rib, straight grip stock, proved for 4 drams, and weight comparable to a 10b shotgun. It was not a good seller, as it largely duplicated the 12b Paradox.

Shortly thereafter, the 10b Paradox was transformed to a dangerous game rifle. It took on the rifle characteristics mentioned above, it's weight was increased to 13 lbs., and it was prooved for 8 drams with a 2 ounce bullet. As stated in the H&H excerpt from The Field, posted above, it was intended to supplant the 8b rifle. Kaboom!

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