Product Details
W. RICHARDS
A 16-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 25,
27in. shortened nitro reproved damascus barrels, serial number on barrel loop only, rib engraved 'W. RICHARDS. 51. OLD HALL ST. LIVERPOOL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, rounded bar, fine acanthus scroll engraving, 13 7/8in. highly-figured stock including buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 10oz.
Provenance: The vendor's research has established that the shotgun was completed circa 1867 for Major General Sir Thomas Peyton, 5th Baronet
The Lot is accompanied by a comprehensive and illustrated portfolio, compiled by the vendor, giving known details of the hammergun together with a history of the maker.
Estimate £500-700
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