Guns International #: 102002238
Seller's Inventory #: A229

Category - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Westley Richards Shotguns

Category
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
Westley Richards Shotguns

Original Westley Richards 12 guage “Crab Knuckle” Pinfire Conversion Arms stk #A229

Description:
This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871.  Numbers on breech indicate it was converted to centerfire in 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for 2-3/4” shells. The left barrel has an improved modified choke and the right barrel has a improved cylinder choke.  Blued finish in good condition, bores are also in good condition. Stock is made of P++ walnut and has been broken and mended above the trigger guard.  This “Crab Knuckle” stock is checkered at the wrist and forend.  Lock is color case hardened with simple engraving and fish-head hammers. Trigger guard is also engraved.  Proof marks on barrel and breech are from Liege. Barrel length is 26”, length of pull is 14.5”, overall length is 42.5”. Our stock number A229. Willing to ship anywhere in the USA, buyer pays freight and insurance.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: westley Richards
Serial Number: 11707
Chambers: 2-5/8
Ejectors: yes
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: good
Barrels: 2
Gauge: 12
Stock: P++ walnut
Fore End: crab knuckle
LOP: 14-1/2
Finish: blued
Manufacture Date: 1866-1871
Choke Left: imp mod
Choke Right: imp cyl

Price: $2,750.00