*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE (DROP LOCK) SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN.

*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE (DROP LOCK) SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN T7226. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls w/ engine turned concave game rib, and cross bolted extension are engraved “Westley Richards & Co.” and “London” on tops of bbls. Breech ends of bbls have triangles of shaded open scroll. Bottoms of bbls have provisional and definitive Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, “Westley Richards Steel” triangular logo, and SN “T7226”. Case hardened action has proofs, “patent no. 737”, “26659-1909”, and “Westley Richards Patent 17781-1897” w/ use number “3399”. These numbers refer to the original hand detachable patent, and its later improvement. Detachable locks have hinged cover floor plate, and are marked w/ use no. “3399”. “L” and “R” are inlaid in gold on tops of locks. As well as having detachable locks, this action features side clips, automatic safety, and Westley Richards selective single trigger w/ “Westley Richards Patent one trigger” engraved on hinged floor plate. Action is engraved w/ large shaded open scroll w/ “Westley Richards & Co” in ribands on both sides. Trigger guard has scroll, SN, and extends to grip cap. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Dark, dense, nicely streaked full pistol grip European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over a leather faced “No-Shok” pad, and features checkered side panels, drop points, modified fleur-de-lis checkering w/ double line border, hard rubber grip cap, and silver oval engraved “K.B. 1944”. Splinter forend has Deeley fastener w/ horn tip, and engraving, wood, and checkering to match buttstock. Inside the forearm is a diamond shaped label for “Bob Smith, Boston”. Bore diameter: left -736, right -736. Bore restrictions: left -.050, right -.045. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97% original blue, w/ few light handling marks. Action retains 90% case color, silvering at bottoms of action, and on fences. Stocks retain virtually all of their original oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works well. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. 4-37787 MGM36 (12,000-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1189	$12,650.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE (DROP LOCK) SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN T7226. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls w/ engine turned concave game rib, and cross bolted extension are engraved “Westley Richards & Co.” and “London” on tops of bbls. Breech ends of bbls have triangles of shaded open scroll. Bottoms of bbls have provisional and definitive Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, “Westley Richards Steel” triangular logo, and SN “T7226”. Case hardened action has proofs, “patent no. 737”, “26659-1909”, and “Westley Richards Patent 17781-1897” w/ use number “3399”. These numbers refer to the original hand detachable patent, and its later improvement. Detachable locks have hinged cover floor plate, and are marked w/ use no. “3399”. “L” and “R” are inlaid in gold on tops of locks. As well as having detachable locks, this action features side clips, automatic safety, and Westley Richards selective single trigger w/ “Westley Richards Patent one trigger” engraved on hinged floor plate. Action is engraved w/ large shaded open scroll w/ “Westley Richards & Co” in ribands on both sides. Trigger guard has scroll, SN, and extends to grip cap. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang. Dark, dense, nicely streaked full pistol grip European walnut buttstock measures 14″ over a leather faced “No-Shok” pad, and features checkered side panels, drop points, modified fleur-de-lis* checkering w/ double line border, hard rubber grip cap, and silver oval engraved “K.B. 1944”. Splinter forend has Deeley fastener w/ horn tip, and engraving, wood, and checkering to match buttstock. Inside the forearm is a diamond shaped label for “Bob Smith, Boston”. Bore diameter: left -736, right -736. Bore restrictions: left -.050, right -.045. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97% original blue, w/ few light handling marks. Action retains 90% case color, silvering at bottoms of action, and on fences. Stocks retain virtually all of their original oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works well. Bores are bright and shiny w/ no visible imperfections. 4-37787 MGM36 (12,000-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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