Details of Lot 182
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND-DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16238 AND 17123

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 and full choke borings, doll's head extensions, the scroll backed frames and gold numbered patent top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, the detachable base plates opening to reveal the hand-detachable locks, selective single triggers, 14-inch figured stocks (No.1 a replacement), 6lb. 11oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
14 December 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply