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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 18437/8
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll-back frames, hinged base plates with patent gold numbered top levers, with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within scrolling banners, the hinged base plates opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, patent selective single triggers, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including leather covered recoil pads, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof, leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1927. The action flats are engraved "Recommended 1oz Shot". |
Sold for £9000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 December 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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