*NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN T4892. (1912) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, full length rib fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight with leaves to 500 yards, has front portion of rib milled away forming front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co London” and “Made Expressly For Lyon & Lyon. Calcutta”. Caliber is engraved on top of right bbl, and there are 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with orig Birmingham nitro proofs for 360 express, and with 1997 London re-proofs for 9.3 x 74R. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HL”. Case hardened action fitted with Westley Richards patent hand detachable locks (use no. 2260), features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Locks are engine turned and cover/ floorplate is hinged. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval and sling eye, matching that soldered to bottom rib, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards label in lid. Bottom is french fitted for action, bbls, and accessories, including: 2 striker bottles, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. There are spaces for three turnscrews (which are not present). PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages listing the rifle being sold as a .360 Exp to J. Lyon & Co. on 12/03/1912. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished most likely in London at time of re-proof. Metal parts retain all of their best quality finishes with light marks, especially on bbls. New stocks are correctly shaped, and have a few handling marks in their oil finish, most notably some dings on left side of forend. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with evidence of slight cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light scuffs and one fairly heavy scrape. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions, and a cut from contact with rear sight blade. A nicely refurbished rifle suitable for a variety of game, including, with your professional hunters permission, cape buffalo. 49626-2 MGM376 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2227

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2227	$0.00	NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN T4892. (1912) Cal. 9.3 x 74R. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with slightly raised, matted, full length rib fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight with leaves to 500 yards, has front portion of rib milled away forming front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co London” and “Made Expressly For Lyon & Lyon. Calcutta”. Caliber is engraved on top of right bbl, and there are 1″ triangles of well cut shaded scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with orig Birmingham nitro proofs for 360 express, and with 1997 London re-proofs for 9.3 x 74R. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and “HL”. Case hardened action fitted with Westley Richards patent hand detachable locks (use no. 2260), features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head and pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and double triggers. Locks are engine turned and cover/ floorplate is hinged. Action is engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. A vacant silver oval and sling eye, matching that soldered to bottom rib, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inlet horn tip, and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards label in lid. Bottom is french fitted for action, bbls, and accessories, including: 2 striker bottles, pair of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. There are spaces for three turnscrews (which are not present). PROVENANCE: Copies of the factory ledger pages listing the rifle being sold as a .360 Exp to J. Lyon & Co. on 12/03/1912. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished most likely in London at time of re-proof. Metal parts retain all of their best quality finishes with light marks, especially on bbls. New stocks are correctly shaped, and have a few handling marks in their oil finish, most notably some dings on left side of forend. Bores are very fine with strong rifling throughout, with evidence of slight cordite burn at throats. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light scuffs and one fairly heavy scrape. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions, and a cut from contact with rear sight blade. A nicely refurbished rifle suitable for a variety of game, including, with your professional hunters permission, cape buffalo. 49626-2 MGM376 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2227 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*NICELY REFURBISHED WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.