Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 'MODEL A' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17320,
30in. Westley Richards Special Steel nitro barrels, raised rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V. REX ET IMP.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, action with L.B. Taylor patent 'two pull' selective single trigger, patent no. 26659 of 17th November 1909, use number 130, triggerplate mounted selector switch with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' details, arcaded fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/8in. highly-figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, repair to toe, weight 6lb. 14oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case with new baize, Westley Richards trade labels and many accessories, with modern canvas outer.
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1911 and have supplied a certificate of authenticity
Estimate £5,000-7,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.