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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16422,
27in. sleeved nitro barrels, retaining original rib engraved 'PATENT ONE TRIGGER WESTLEY RICHARDS 178. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '2' at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. 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 650, A.E. Lard patent single selective trigger, patent no. 3952 of February 2nd 1899, use number 290, the toplever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR', and '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'R' and 'L' details, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with hound flushing fowl, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. replacement stock, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb.
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Estimate £1,500-2,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act