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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18998,
28in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1957), rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip scroll-back action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 1389, detachable triggerplate, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, A.E. Lard patent selective single trigger, patent no. 3952 of 22nd February 1899, use number 1026, selector switch with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' details, best acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with a pointer, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 5/8in. figured replacement stock, fore-end (stiff to remove) with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and matching replacement wood, weight 6lb. 14oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,000
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