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Westley Richards Droplock 12Ga. Best Quality 3" Magnum 1953 Guns International #: 101553952 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Westley Richards Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Paul's Gun Room LLC Company: Paul's Gun Room LLC Member Since: 3/19/07 First Name: Paul State: Tennessee Zip: 37072 Country: United States Phone: (615) 838-4570 Number of Active Listings: 7 Total Number of Listings: 123 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Certified Funds Description: 'Best Quality' Side-by-side double barrel boxlock shotgun chambered for 3" or shorter 12 gauge shells, manufactured in London, England circa 1953. Configuration: Blued & case hardened finish, fine scroll engraving, 28" full/full fixed choke barrels with dolls head third fastener & raised solid rib, brass bead sights, selective automatic ejectors, selective single trigger, tang mounted sliding safety, hand detachable engine turned locks, hinged lock cover plate, sling swivels, multi-point checkered extra fancy walnut beavertail forend with Deeley release and Prince of Whales grip shoulder stock with engraved horn grip cap, gold escutcheon engraved "J.J.K.", beaded right handed cheekpiece & leather covered recoil pad. The barrels are marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." & "LONDON". All observed serial numbers match. Includes a factory leather wrapped oak trunk case with label, brown heavy canvas cover and partitioned interior lined in maroon velvet. The case contains spare locks, an ebony handled chamber brush, leather sling, snap caps, Parker-Hale branded cleaning paraphernalia and four Westley Richards marked nickel plated bottles engraved for solvent, lubricant, linseed & preservative. The canvas cover and brass escutcheon on the lid of the case are marked "J.J.K.", according the a tag attached to the key it's stands for John J. King. Perhaps this is the same John J. King that it said to have purchased the Carcano rifle used by Lee Harvey Oswald to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. Shotgun retains approximately 99% of it's original blued finish showing little to no visible wear. The receiver exhibits vivid case colors with gold "WESTLEY RICHARDS" on either side & "WESTLEY RICHARDS/ PATENT ONE TRIGGER" on the top. Action is tight, the bores are pristine, markings are crisp and the satin wood stocks are fine. VISA/MC Add 4% SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |