WESTLEY RICHARDS FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL.

WESTLEY RICHARDS FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 20 Bore. .600 Bore diameter. 8-1/4″ Octagon twist bbl with silver bead front sight dovetailed through top flat, has platinum touch hole and Birmingham proofs on bottom flat. Bbl makers initials “W F” (William Fullard ?) are in front of rear loop. Breech iron is feather engraved and has rear sight filed in. Lock has semi waterproof pan, roller frizzen, roller on spring, reinforced serpentine cock, and rear mounted sliding safety. Chamfered lockplate has rebated rear tail with feather engraving on chamfer and tail. Engraving on cock matches with a spray of leaves through center. “Westley Richards.” is engraved under pan. Dark streaked European walnut stock extends to muzzle, and mounts to bbl with two side nails through oval silver escutcheons, and features rounded capless grip, square flat top checkering with mullered borders, and horn forend tip. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip is held by round beaded mid and tail pipes. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. Vacant silver oval is at top of grip. CONDITION: Good. All metal parts are gray to brown patina over pinprick pitting. Stock is sound with no cracks and repairs, and retains most of its orig finish with numerous minor marks, nicks, and dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Ramrod appears to be original. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Safety works. A very early, un-serial-numbered gun by this famous maker. Any original flintlock made by Westley Richards is exceptionally rare. 4-41829 MGM98 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2549	$2,875.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 20 Bore. .600 Bore diameter. 8-1/4″ Octagon twist bbl with silver bead front sight dovetailed through top flat, has platinum touch hole and Birmingham proofs on bottom flat. Bbl makers initials “W F” (William Fullard ?) are in front of rear loop. Breech iron is feather engraved and has rear sight filed in. Lock has semi waterproof pan, roller frizzen, roller on spring, reinforced serpentine cock, and rear mounted sliding safety. Chamfered lockplate has rebated rear tail with feather engraving on chamfer and tail. Engraving on cock matches with a spray of leaves through center. “Westley Richards.” is engraved under pan. Dark streaked European walnut stock extends to muzzle, and mounts to bbl with two side nails through oval silver escutcheons, and features rounded capless grip, square flat top checkering with mullered borders, and horn forend tip. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip is held by round beaded mid and tail pipes. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow. Vacant silver oval is at top of grip. CONDITION: Good. All metal parts are gray to brown patina over pinprick pitting. Stock is sound with no cracks and repairs, and retains most of its orig finish with numerous minor marks, nicks, and dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Ramrod appears to be original. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Safety works. A very early, un-serial-numbered gun by this famous maker. Any original flintlock made by Westley Richards is exceptionally rare. 4-41829 MGM98 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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