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Lot 2317: Westley Richards - Side By Side

Factory Engraved Westley Richards Box Lock Ejector Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2317: Westley Richards - Side By Side

Factory Engraved Westley Richards Box Lock Ejector Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Westley Richards Box Lock Ejector Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1775
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 207
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead sight on the smooth concave rib marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. LONDON", sleeved barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and bored approximately 1/4 and 3/4 choke. The barrel flats are marked "SLEEVED" along with standard English commercial proofs. Birmingham nitro proof with date code of 1985. Top lever signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR." Receiver is engraved with light English scroll patterns with dual triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. Checkered splinter forearm and buttstock with a blank initial oval and serrated horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: right barrel proved at .661, measuring .661 minimum wall thickness .033; left barrel proved at .661, measuring .661, minimum wall thickness .030. drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 inches. Weight: 5 lbs 15.4 oz

Rating Definition:

Fine as professionally restored with 99% of the blue finish on the barrels, re-cut rib markings, and some light pitting visible on the rib near the breech. The receiver has an overall blue/gray and brown appearance with some edge wear, clear markings, and visible old cold blue on the trigger guard. The wood is fine with sharp re-cut checkering, some light dings, and handling marks. The barrels as mentioned above have been professionally sleeved. Mechanically sound.



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