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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 13308
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, patent top lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1880. The gun is an early example of Anson & Deeley's patent action with only a single lump to the barrels. |
Sold for £400
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 23 August 2010 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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