Cased British Percussion Double Gun by Westley Richards 20ga
Guns International #: 100554664 Seller's Inventory #: 28624
Category: Westley Richards Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, 20 bore, 29” barrels with fine, bright, lightly freckled bores. This is a handsome gun that has strong damascus striping along the barrels with some mild pinprick pitting in spots at the muzzle and towards the breech. The barrels have a faint, but visible, “Westley Richards” maker marking on the rib towards the breech and tight British scrollwork engraving on the barrel tang, on the hammers, and on the “Westley Richards” marked lock plates. Both locks are tight and function flawlessly with four parallel silver bands on the rib at the breech, and platinum blow-outs with some light pitting on the surrounding metal on both sides. Visible color case-hardening is present on the lockplates and hammers under an old coating of protective varnish or lacquer, and the silver octagonal wrist escutcheon The English walnut stock has been nicely refinished with sharp checkering, several small handling marks scattered about, and a large repaired crack at the heel of the butt on the left side. The stock is fastened by a single wedge with ornate oval escutcheons as well as an engraved triggerguard with pineapple finial and scrollwork vignette along the exterior of the bow. The buttplate has refreshed blue and has faded engraving along the top tang. The gun comes with the original brass-tipped mahogany ramrod held by two plain cylindrical thimbles and a decorated tail-pipe with stylized palm frond finial. The gun is housed in its original wooden Westley Richards labeled case with original green baize lining that has a few small holes through the lid lining and some minor discoloration on the original paper maker's label. The interior has nine compartments with some damage along a few of the side walls, and four compartment lids (three of which still have their original baize covering). The gun also comes with a full complement of period accessories: powder measure, wad-cutter, metal oil bottle, shot pouch, and game scene powder flask with patent top. This is a very well-made and attractive gun and would make a great addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Double
Caliber Info: 20 ga.
Gauge Info: 20 ga.