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* Antique 1860s WESTLEY RICHARDS SxS PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
Guns International #: 101516841 Seller's Inventory #: AVAILABLE
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
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Number of Active Listings: 18
Total Number of Listings: 1094
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDER - CHECK
Description:
A RATHER HANDSOME ANTIQUE 1850s -1860s ERA "WESTLEY RICHARDS" ENGLISH DOUBLE SxS 12 ga PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. 29" BARRELS, GOOD, MOSTLY BRIGHT BORES WITH LIGHT PITTING. BARRELS TONING TO A PLUM BROWN PATINA WITH SCATTERED DINGS & STAINS. FEATURES PLATINUM BLOWOUT PLUGS AND DECORATIVE PLATINUM BANDS ACROSS THE NUMBERED BREECHES AND HAVE MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS ON THE FRAME. "WESTLEY RICHARDS" ON BARREL RIB AND LOCKPLATES WITH NICELY ENGRAVED FOLIAGE AND PEARCHING BIRDS TOWARDS THE REAR. THE HAMMERS ARE ENGRAVED TO RESEMBLE FISH ALONG WITH FOLIATE ON THE SIDES. TRIGGERGUARD, NOSEPIPE, BUTTPLATE AND UPPER TANG ALSO HAVE ELABORATE ENGRAVINGS WITH PINEAPPLE FINIALS. HIGHLY FIGURED ENGLISH WALNUT STOCK RATES GOOD HAVING OLD FINISH & SOLID OLD CRACK REPAIR BETWEEN TANG & LOCK ON LEFT SIDE (PIC # 16) WITH EXPECTED HANDLING MARKS FROM THE AGES. THIS IS A SOLID QUALITY MADE ENGLISH DOUBLE IN WHAT APPEARS TO BE SHOOTABLE CONDITION, AS PICTURED. BOTH LOCKS ARE SUPER CRISP & ROBUST WITH 2 CLICK HAMMERS.
S&H $50.00 EAST or $60.00 WEST OF THE BIG RIVER DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. INSURANCE AT POSTAL RATES IF WANTED.
SEE ALL "ESTATE ANTIQUES" LISTINGS FOR MORE NICE ITEMS FROM OLD TIME COLLECTIONS.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: WESTLEY RICHARDS
Serial Number: 1128
Barrel Length: 29
Bore: MOSTLY BRIGHT
Condition: VERY GOOD AS PICTURED
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Barrel Type: SIDE x SIDE
Action: STRONG & ROBUST
Triggers: DOUBLE
Stock: WALNUT CHECKERED
Butt Pad: ORIGINAL METAL
LOP: 14 1/8
Rib: SOLID
Finish: ORIGINAL AGED
Weight: 6 lb 11 oz
Manufacture Date: 1850s-1860s ERA
Choke Left: FULL
Choke Right: FULL
Engraving: ORIGINAL
Proof:Black: BIRMINGHAM