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* WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897-PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17179,
28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUNMAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V. REX ET IMP.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, left wall below recommended minimum, bore dimensions marginal on original proof (German reproofed in 1966, no definitive bore dimension marked), scroll-back treble-grip actions incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897 with improved 'lighter pull-off' modification, patent no. 10567 of 7th May 1907, use number 2107, Westley Richards toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hinged floorplate, engraved with border and scrolling acanthus work, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock including 1/2in. extension, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a tan leather case
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Estimate £800-1,200
(USD 1,037-1,555)
(EUR 888-1,332)
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S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act