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Lot #3467

Lot 3466: Engraved Westley Richards 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3466: Engraved Westley Richards 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards 28 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2638
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 300
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are both bright with minor signs of use.
Description:

The gun is built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. ENGLAND" as well as a flourish of scroll engraving, a single band of engraving at the breech, 1985 dated Birmingham proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving surrounding "WESTLEY RICHARDS" signatures on either side and a trio of gold inlaid game scenes consisting of a pair of grouse on the left, a pair of woodcocks on the right, and a quail on the underside. The gun features a single trigger, a right hand rolled triggerguard, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting and an Anson button release and a straight grip stock with a checkered bare butt. Included is an oak & leather takedown case, a pair of nickel snap caps, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured .551 inches; choke constriction .004/.019 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few light scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.



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