Details of Lot 226
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6400

28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, plain frame and patent numbered top lever, the maker's name signed in gold, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including 1 1/4-inch extension, 6lb. 7oz., nitro proof, re-jointing recommended, canvas case with C. B. Vaughan label
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1886 and the records also note that new barrels were fitted in 1919. The barrels currently fitted to the gun are not signed by the maker and bear proof marks of a more recent date.

Sold for £300
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
5 October 2022
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply