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Westley Richards Shotguns
Shotguns - English

Westley Richards 1916 Heavy Proof Droplock

Description:
Gorgeous old Westley Richards heavy proof hinged floorplate Droplock 12 gauge Pigeon Gun cased in original oak & leather with their Deluxe engraving pattern. This shotgun has  splinter forend with Deeley ejectors, central position W-R single select trigger, sideclips, pigeon style flat rib, original 2 3/4" chambers with 1 1/4 oz. proofs, W-R pivot toplever with doll's head extension, Prince of Wales grip stock of very nicely colored and figured hardshell walnut to a leather-covered pad with widow's peak, gold initial oval unengraved, no splits or cracks, 30" steel barrels that are still in proof; Right- .732", .038" choke & .035 MWT. Left- .734, .040" choke & ..038" MWT. Engraving is sharp w/ barrel wedges, 80% fading case color on frame, floorplate & trigger guard have all of a nitre reblue. Oak & leather case is solid with all labels faded somewhat and intact. Just a great old pigeon gun that is ready for another hundred years.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Deluxe Droplock Pigeon Gun
Serial Number: T6569
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: Original 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Bright & clean
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Fluid Steel
Action: Boxlock w/ detachable locks
Triggers: Single selective
Stock: Prince of Wales PG
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2 5/8
Stock Cast: 3/8" cast off for RH
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Leather covered w/ heel spur
LOP: 14 1/2" from central position trigger
Rib: Flat pigeon style
Finish: Case color and blue
Weight: 7 lbs. 13 ozs.
Sights: Bead
Manufacture Date: 1916
Choke Left: .040 (Full)
Choke Right: .038" (Full)
Engraving: Deluxe W-R engraving w/ barrel wedges
Case: Oak & Leather factory case
Item Location: Western NC
Proof:Nitro: Yes; 1 1/4 oz. Original proof
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .035
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .038

Price: $12,250.00