Details of Lot 226
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17529, BUILT FOR AN INDIAN MAHARAJAH

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the breeches and muzzles lined in gold, the scroll back frame, top lever and base plate profusely engraved with scrollwork highlighted in gold and surrounding scenes of game in landscapes, the hinged base plate opening to reveal the hand detachable locks, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock, 7lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its brassbound oak and leather case
S2
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
13 April 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply