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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1865 PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. A4680,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with broad rib, engraved ''WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENTED OCTOBER 10TH 1865', single-bite snap action with Westley Richards patent toplever, removable striker bars, flat stamped 'Patent 1276', rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, bar-in-wood, the fore-end meeting at the knuckle in a crab joint (with insert repair), bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock including 3 /16in. wooden extension and steel buttplate, Deeley and Edge patent fore-end release catch, weight 7lb. 11oz.
Estimate £700-900
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.