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Lot #1439

Lot 1438: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Boxlock Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1438: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Boxlock Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Double Barrel Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 29 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2064
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 353
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some streaking.
Description:

Original made c. 1909 per Nigel Brown, the gun has blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth solid rib which is signed with the Westley Richards address as well as a Farsi inscription in gold inlay, engraving at the breech, choke constrictions of .015/.027 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels were sleeved to 20 gauge and show 1997 dated London proofs. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which has company signatures on either side and scroll engraving and features double triggers and a tang mounted manual safety with gold "SAFE" indicator. The gun is fitted with attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and a rubber recoil pad. Includes a wood and leather takedown case with gun data, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue finish with some plum hue, silvered action, light handling evidence, a few freckles of spotting, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.



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