Details of Lot 233
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16238

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the scroll back frame and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, top lever engraved in gold, removable action base plate revealing the hand detachable lock, selective single trigger, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, single trigger and ejectors require regulation, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather double gun case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1903.

Sold for £2200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply