Details of Lot 290
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. C1758

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the original 26-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll-backed frame with foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, patent top lever, 15-inch well figured cross-over stock including 1 1/4-inch ebonite extension, cast off for the right shoulder and left master eye, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, canvas case

Sold for £850
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
22 April 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply