Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 1515 - S2
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LTD. A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED 20-BORE PATENT HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20295,

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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LTD.
A VIRTUALLY NEW AND UNUSED 20-BORE PATENT HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20295,
29in. 2012 superior proof nitro chopperlump barrels with beaded line and scroll detailing at the breech end, rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LTD. ENGLAND', 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), scroll-back treble-grip action with model C dolls head, Westley Richards patent toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hinged floorplate, John Deeley and H.B. Taylor 1897 patent detachable locks with scroll engraving and engine turned finish, rolled-edge triggerguard, profusely engraved with very fine acanthus scrollwork, the makers name inscribed in fine bold acanthus scrolling banners on a matt background, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, 14 7/8in. highly-figured stock, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, the fore-end iron screws with fine beaded border and acanthus scroll detailing, weight 5lb. 10oz.

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Estimate £22,000-26,000

S2