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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17235
28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, some pits, scroll-back treble-grip action 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 1946, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 1438, the toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger', hinged floorplate, barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the maker's name within a cartouche, the triggerguard engraved with a pointer, 14 1/2in. replacement stock, fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 7oz., in its leather case
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act