Details of Lot 158
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A FINE AND RARE 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 12806

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, pinfire-type hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving within finely detailed borders and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 10lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1877 and that the barrel length is original. The gun is of exceptional quality and remains in an exceptional condition for its age.

Sold for £8500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply