Guns International #: 102084510
Seller's Inventory #: WRBLE12BP767

Category - Westley Richards Shotguns - Pairs of Shotguns

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Westley Richards Shotguns
Pairs of Shotguns

WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE PAIR SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS

Description:
MATCHED PAIR, SKEET AND FULL, 2 1/2", DOUBLE TRIGGERS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIPS, SPLINTER FORENDS, CHECKERED BUTTS, 6 LBS 1 OZ, 1-5/8" DAC, 2" DAH, 15" LOP

A matched pair of 12 gauge boxlock ejector shotguns with 28" nitro proved barrels that feature Westley's Model "C" Doll's Head rib extension third fastener and tapered smooth concave swamped ribs. The ribs are fit with brass bead front sights. The right barrels are choked Skeet and the left barrel is choked Full. Proved for 2-1/2 cartridges. Top of the right barrels are marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND ST LONDON". Top of the left barrels are marked "WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL". Underside of the barrels have the serial numbers, "W.R CM", Whitworths Wheat Sheaf stamp, and "STEEL". Barrel flats have Birmingham nitro proof marks. The barrels were re-proofed by the Birmingham proof house. The coin finished scalloped action bodies are adorned with fine English Arabesque scrolls with "Westley Richards" in a banner on both sides. "WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR" engraved on top of the action body. "SAFE" on gold ahead of the engraved and scored safety slide. Numbers "1" and "2" are engraved in gold on top levers and ribs near breach while they are not in gold on the interior metal of forends. Bottom of the action bodies are blacked. The action is fit with smooth double triggers that are protected by trigger guards extending to long bottom straps with serial numbers engraved. Top levers and trigger guards/bottom straps are also blacked. The action flats are stamped with Birmingham View Marks and "DEELEY'S PATENT EJECTOR 7523". Nicely figured walnut stocks with straight hand grips and vacant stock ovals. Splinter forends with Anson style push button releases. 15" LOP's over checkered butts, Cast Off 1/4" at face, 6 Lbs. 1 Oz. The shotguns are presented in a oak and leather trunk case.
 

• Make: Westley Richards
• Model: Boxlock Ejector
• Gauge: 12
• Barrel Lengths: 28 inches with Westley's Model "C" Doll's Head Rib Extension Third Fastener
• Chambers: 2-1/2 inches
• Rib: Smooth Concave Swamp
• Chokes: Skeet & Full
• Sights: Brass Bead
• Action: Scalloped Boxlock Ejector
• Safety: Automatic
• Trigger: Double
• Engraving: Fine English Arabesque scrolls with "WESTLEY RICHARDS" in Banner on Each Side of the Action Body
• Finish: Coin
• Stock: Best quality walnut, Traditional straight hand grip, Vacant Stock Oval, Splinter Forend with Anson Style Push Button Release
• Stock Length: 15" Inches
• Cast Off: 1/4" at face
• Drops: 1-5/8" x 2"
• Butt Details: Checkered
• Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 Oz.
• Case: Double Oak & Leather
• Year of Manufacture: Circa 1897

Antique: Yes

Price: $11,500.00