Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1472
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 08419,

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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 08419,
circa 1902, 28in. replacement nitro barrels (by the makers in 1964, barrel number 19200) rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.' and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back treble-grip action incorporating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897, use number 563, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 200, toplever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent One Trigger', automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, barrel selector switch with inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving (some patination), 14 3/4in. stock including 1in. wooden extension, fore-end with Anson push rod release, weight 6lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered leather case



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Estimate £1,800-2,200

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act