Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9363,
28in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. 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 with improved 'lighter pull-off' modification, patent no. 10567 of 7th May 1907, use number 1740, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 1332, the toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger', hinged floorplate, barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' inlaid in gold, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a lightweight leather case with Westley Richards trade labels
Other Notes: This gun is being sold as part of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust 'Living Legacy' plan, and proceeds from the sale of this Lot will be donated to the GWCT
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Estimate £2,200-2,400
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act