*VERY FINE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

*VERY FINE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 19631/ 19632. (1982) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co. England” on narrow, concave game ribs. The numbers “1” and “2” are gold inlaid on rib extensions, top levers, and forend latches. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 Birmingham nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened scallop-backed actions are fitted with renowned Westley Richards patent detachable locks (drop locks), with blued hinged lock access covers. Actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single selective triggers. Actions and lock covers are engraved with 85% coverage of well cut medium scroll. “Westley Richards” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side of actions, and “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger” is around top lever pivots. Hand detachable locks are engine turned with some engraving on pivots and pins, and have “L” and “R” inlaid in gold on tops. Single beaded trigger guards have SNs engraved on ribands on short tangs. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8″ over russet brown leather covered pads. Standard point pattern checkering has mullered borders. There are two vacant gold ovals on toe line, one fairly large. Matching splinter ejector forends have inlet black composition tips. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners, has canvas and leather trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed label on lid. Partitions have oak tops. Case contains 12 ga. snap caps, a square oil bottle, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of use, with only a few scattered miniscule marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A nicely balanced, well matched pair. 4-47361 MGM75 (25,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	2166	$0.00	VERY FINE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUNS WITH CASE. SN 19631/ 19632. (1982) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co. England” on narrow, concave game ribs. The numbers “1” and “2” are gold inlaid on rib extensions, top levers, and forend latches. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 Birmingham nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened scallop-backed actions are fitted with renowned Westley Richards patent detachable locks (drop locks), with blued hinged lock access covers. Actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold) and single selective triggers. Actions and lock covers are engraved with 85% coverage of well cut medium scroll. “Westley Richards” is in scroll terminated ribands on each side of actions, and “Westley Richards Patent One Trigger” is around top lever pivots. Hand detachable locks are engine turned with some engraving on pivots and pins, and have “L” and “R” inlaid in gold on tops. Single beaded trigger guards have SNs engraved on ribands on short tangs. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8″ over russet brown leather covered pads. Standard point pattern checkering has mullered borders. There are two vacant gold ovals on toe line, one fairly large. Matching splinter ejector forends have inlet black composition tips. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.012 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners, has canvas and leather trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has black leather gold embossed label on lid. Partitions have oak tops. Case contains 12 ga. snap caps, a square oil bottle, and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing little evidence of use, with only a few scattered miniscule marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A nicely balanced, well matched pair. 4-47361 MGM75 (25,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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