OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

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