Product Details
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16195,
26in. nitro reproved barrels (loose), with Churchill-style rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 23 CONDUIT ST. LONDON. VICKERS GRADE A STEEL.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 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 316, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, detachable floorplate, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard with hound flushing fowl, brushed bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. ebonite extension, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its case with some accessories, together with a spare set of locks numbered 16195 2, use number 317
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act