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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16120,
28in. replacement nitro barrels (circa 1974), rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUNMAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD (VII).' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, 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 238, detachable triggerplate, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger (A.E. Lard patent) selective single trigger, patent no. 3952 of 22nd February 1899, 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 1/2in. figured stock including 2 1/2in. wooden extension, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch (possibly re-profiled), weight 6lb. 14oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,500
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