Sealed Bid Auction - October 2018 : Sale S1018 Lot 5726
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. 12-BORE 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16433,

Product Details

WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. 12-BORE 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16433, 29 3/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '2', (faint), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, treble-grip action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use no. 537, the toplever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS EJECTOR' and '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floor plate, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the makers name in scrolling banners, the triggerguard engraved with acanthus scroll and a hound on point, brushed bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock with chequered side panels and steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley and Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 13oz.

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Estimate £700-900
(EUR 777-999)
(USD 907-1,166)


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S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act