Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 539
AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN SPURIOUSLY SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, no visible serial number,
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AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN SPURIOUSLY SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, no visible serial number,
circa 1850, with Continental damascus 30 1/2in. barrels signed 'LONDON' on the rib, pre 1856 French proofs, borderline engraved breech-ends and top-tang, borderline engraved bar-action locks signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' in large block letters, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture and replacement ramrod, overall length 46 3/4in., weight approximately 9lbs.
Estimate £1,000-1,200