NEW LOT ADDED Published: 2 Oct 2026
Fine Modern & Antique Guns - November 2026 : Sale A1126 Lot 1408
WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16610,

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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16610,
circa 1904, 26in. sleeved nitro barrels (by the makers in 1951), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back treble-grip action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 1003, the locks gold-washed, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 722, toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger' and with some scarring, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with a pointer, 14 1/2in. likely replacement stock (small chip left underhorn), circular plug towards toe, fore-end with some repairs, Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 6lb. 8oz.




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Estimate £700-900

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act