Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A 12-BORE 'GOLD NAME' SINGLE-TRIGGER 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1407,
circa 1934, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1965), the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 23 CONDUIT ST. LONDON. GUNMAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V REX ET IMP.' (refreshed), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and true cyl. choke, scroll-back treble-grip action, Westley Richards patent toplever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT ONE TRIGGER', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 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 3239, locks with engine turned finish, L.B. Taylor patent hinged floorplate, patent no. 23088 of 30th October 1908, L.B. Taylor modified 'two pull' selective single trigger, patent no. 26659 of November 17th 1909, use number 585, triggerplate mounted selector switch with gold-inlaid 'L' and 'R' detail, profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, the makers name inlaid in gold in scrolling banners to the sides, retaining much colour-hardening and finish (likely renewed), 14 5/8in. well-figured stock including 1/2in. horn extension, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a canvas case
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act