*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WESTLEY RICHARDS GOLD NAME HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN.

SN 9499. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Scallop-backed case hardened action features automatic safety, single selective trigger, and hand detachable locks. Lock assemblies are engine turned, gold inlaid for left and right, and stamped with patent information, and use number “1934”. Floorplate/ lock cover is hinged. It is interesting to note that the typical Westley Richards top lever only operates under lugs, there is no rib extension or third fastener. Top of action is engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is gold inlaid on each side of action. Top lever, lock cover, and trigger guard are blued, with gold “1” inlaid on top lever. SN is on trigger guard tang. This gun has been custom embellished with the addition of well done, tasteful, gold inlays of dogs and birds; a spaniel watches a flying grouse on left side of action, with a setter contemplating a pair of woodcock on right. Lock cover has been lightly engraved with a flushing pheasant within an oval. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn buttplate. Fine, perhaps 32 LPI, point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has horn tip and Deeley release with lever gold inlaid “1”. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-black. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, balance a pleasing silver gray. Top lever, lock cover, and trigger guard retain nearly all of an old re-blue, engraving washed. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with some light marks, checkering nicely cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A tastefully appointed hand detachable Westley, which handles very well. 4-55619 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2443

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
	2443	$4,312.50	CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WESTLEY RICHARDS GOLD NAME HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 9499. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co. London” on concave game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Scallop-backed case hardened action features automatic safety, single selective trigger, and hand detachable locks. Lock assemblies are engine turned, gold inlaid for left and right, and stamped with patent information, and use number “1934”. Floorplate/ lock cover is hinged. It is interesting to note that the typical Westley Richards top lever only operates under lugs, there is no rib extension or third fastener. Top of action is engraved “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger”. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is gold inlaid on each side of action. Top lever, lock cover, and trigger guard are blued, with gold “1” inlaid on top lever. SN is on trigger guard tang. This gun has been custom embellished with the addition of well done, tasteful, gold inlays of dogs and birds; a spaniel watches a flying grouse on left side of action, with a setter contemplating a pair of woodcock on right. Lock cover has been lightly engraved with a flushing pheasant within an oval. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered horn buttplate. Fine, perhaps 32 LPI, point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has horn tip and Deeley release with lever gold inlaid “1”. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-black. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, balance a pleasing silver gray. Top lever, lock cover, and trigger guard retain nearly all of an old re-blue, engraving washed. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, with some light marks, checkering nicely cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A tastefully appointed hand detachable Westley, which handles very well. 4-55619 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2443 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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*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID WESTLEY RICHARDS GOLD NAME HAND DETACHABLE LOCK HEAVY GAME GUN.