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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16977/8
28-inch replacement barrels by William Powell & Son with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll back frames and patent top levers with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, selective single triggers, the frames with hinged base plates opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, No.1 gun with 14 1/2-inch figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, slight crack at the hand, No.2 gun with 15 1/4-inch stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, bores slightly marked
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1908.
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 16 April 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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