Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
AN EARLY ANSON & DEELEY 1875 PATENT 8-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 5405,
36 1/4in. replacement nitro reproved barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. 12. CORPORATION STREET. BIRMINGHAM.', 4 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, ring bulges towards both chokes, outsized first pattern Anson & Deeley patent treble-grip action with substantial side bolsters, patent no. 1756 of 11th May 1875, use number 1140 (number partially worn), Westley Richards patent toplever, automatic safety with brass 'SAFE' plaque, border and scroll engraving (partially refreshed), retaining traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with chequered side panels, horn pistolgrip-cap and including 1/2in. spacer and 1in. leather covered recoil pad, bolstered fore-end with Anson patent push rod release, weight 14lb. 4oz., in a brass-cornered canvas case, together with a leather cartridge belt and a canvas and leather slip
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act