Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 'GOLD NAME' 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 8772,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII' and gold-inlaid '3' at the breech-end, (left wall thickness just below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full 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 833, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, plain action with the makers name inlaid in gold, 15in. figured stock including 3/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a leather case
Estimate £2,500-3,500
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.