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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A VERY FINE 12-BORE 1871 PATENT SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 12815,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2009), rib engraved 'PATENT. WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl in both, action incorporating Westley Richards improved toplever snap-action, patent no. 1572 of 14th June 1871, use number 2770, carved teardrop fences, rebounding sidelocks, removable striker bars, bar-in-wood, the fore-end meeting at the knuckle in a crab joint, beaded border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured stock including steel buttplate, Deeley and Edge patent fore-end release catch, weight 6lb. 14oz., in its leather-bound oak case with some accessories
Estimate £3,000-5,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.