*WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH VENTILATED RIB AND CASE.

SN 16507. (ca 1902) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “London”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of right bbl, and second bbl number denoting a new set of bbls, “19054” (ca 1958) is on bottom of left bbl. Scallop-backed case hardened action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold on inlet silver rectangle), Westley Richards patent sliding third fastener, gold-plated selective single trigger, and gold-plated hand detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are engine turned, and have patent use number “742” on central oval. Patent numbers and use number are also stamped on water table. Action is engraved with approx 90% coverage well cut medium scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT EJECTOR”. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard are blued. Top lever and floorplate are scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow depicts a pointing setter. Tang is scroll engraved and has SN. Finely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Large beavertail Deeley ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.005 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality leather case by Brady with brass corners and central oval engraved “PCD” is lined in carmine cloth, and has paper Westley Richards Bournbrook address label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod, heavy square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a key. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains 85% of a well done re-case hardening, engraving soft. New stocks retain nearly all of a nicely applied oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with only a few minor marks in exterior leather. Interior cloth is excellent, with a few light compressions, and slight soiling from contact with gun. Label is excellent, as are accessories. 4-55666 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2442

Auction: Firearms - March 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2442	$7,475.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH VENTILATED RIB AND CASE. SN 16507. (ca 1902) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “London”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of right bbl, and second bbl number denoting a new set of bbls, “19054” (ca 1958) is on bottom of left bbl. Scallop-backed case hardened action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold on inlet silver rectangle), Westley Richards patent sliding third fastener, gold-plated selective single trigger, and gold-plated hand detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are engine turned, and have patent use number “742” on central oval. Patent numbers and use number are also stamped on water table. Action is engraved with approx 90% coverage well cut medium scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT EJECTOR”. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard are blued. Top lever and floorplate are scroll engraved. Trigger guard bow depicts a pointing setter. Tang is scroll engraved and has SN. Finely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Large beavertail Deeley ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (IC), right -.005 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14″. Fine quality leather case by Brady with brass corners and central oval engraved “PCD” is lined in carmine cloth, and has paper Westley Richards Bournbrook address label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod, heavy square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a key. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains 85% of a well done re-case hardening, engraving soft. New stocks retain nearly all of a nicely applied oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent with only a few minor marks in exterior leather. Interior cloth is excellent, with a few light compressions, and slight soiling from contact with gun. Label is excellent, as are accessories. 4-55666 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2442 Auction: Firearms - March 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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*WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN WITH VENTILATED RIB AND CASE.