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Lot 1761:Rare Engraved Westley Richards 1897 Patent Box Lock Ejector

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1761:Rare Engraved Westley Richards 1897 Patent Box Lock Ejector

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Engraved Westley Richards 1897 Patent Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle in .318 Caliber with Case

Blue barrels with high ramp blade front sight and folding bead moon-sight, and an express five-leaf rear sight, (one fixed, four folding) on a quarter rib calibrated to 500 yards. The rib is signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. 23 CONDUIT ST. LONDON. W." ahead of the rear sight, and the top of the right barrel is marked "FOR WR .318 RIMLESS CARTRIDGE" near the breech. The left barrel is marked "IMPORTED BY J.SHANNON - SPANAWAY-WA." There is floral scroll engraving on the ramp faces and on the doll's head extension. The bottom of both barrels are numbered to the gun and are struck with various British nitro proofs on the barrel flats. The treble-grip action is casehardened, features fine floral scroll engraving, is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co" on both sides, and has a blued hinged floor plate. The engraving pattern extends to the trigger guard, top lever and forend hardware. There is a sling eye mounted on the underside of the barrels. With automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" and blued safety bolt with gold-inlaid "BOLTED." Double triggers, scroll engraved pistol grip cap with hinged trap cover. Well-figured 14 1/4 inch pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, dark horn buttplate, vacant silver escutcheon, and checkered grip and forend. The latter has a dark horn tip. Weight: 9 lbs. 5.8 oz. It comes with a canvas covered hard takedown case with brass and leather corner protectors, leather straps and light green lining. The lid is stenciled "W. PANNI./KARATIA." on top and "NO. 322 DOUBLE 318." on the front edge. Karatia is in Bangladesh, and writer found no information on W. Panni. The inside of the lid has a small tin label marked "MAHOMEDALLY NOORBHOY/ARMS & AMMUNITION MART./BOMBAY 3".

ConditionVery good. The barrels have 60% period refurbished blue finish remaining with thinning to a smooth gray and brown patina on the breech end showing a few minor dings, scratches, and small patches of surface corrosion. The trigger guard, floor plate, and top lever all show strong traces of blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The action retains 80% bright case colors. The wood is good with numerous shallow divots (notable on the leading portion of the comb), and minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings and engraving are clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is poor to fair with the lid partially separated, heavy wear and material loss on the leather protectors. The handle is absent, and overall heavily strained and faded lining.
Details
ManufacturerWestley Richards
ModelDouble
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge318 Express
Barrel25 3/4 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1353
Catalog page353
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