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Lot 2401:Rare Engraved Westley Richards 12 Bore “Explora” Double Barrel Boxlock Shot & Ball Gun

June 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 2401:Rare Engraved Westley Richards 12 Bore “Explora” Double Barrel Boxlock Shot & Ball Gun

June 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Engraved Westley Richards 12 Bore “Explora” Double Barrel Boxlock Shot & Ball Gun

Manufactured c. 1905 with rifle choked barrels signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO." and "LONDON." Matted quarter rib engraved “THE EXPLORA” with three folding leaf rear sight. Treble grip action signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.” with automatic safety with inlaid “SAFE” and classic English border and scroll engraving throughout. Birmingham nitro proof marks. Figured 14 1/2" straight hand stock with checkered dark horn buttplate, panels of multipoint checkering, engraved Deeley and Edge fastener, and dark horn tip. Barrel measurements (R/L) proved at 12/12, measuring .739/.738+, 2 1/2" chambers, minimum wall thickness 0.027/0.027. Weight 6 lbs. 14 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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ManufacturerWestley Richards
ModelBoxlock
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1926
Catalog page100
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