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Lot 2329: Westley Richards - Double

Westley Richards & Co. .450/.400 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Lot 2329: Westley Richards - Double

Westley Richards & Co. .450/.400 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Westley Richards & Co. .450/.400 Nitro Express Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Double
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450/400 N.E. 3"
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1148
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Hooded, ramped beaded blade front and 5 leaf (one standing, four folding) rear express sights with platinum inlaid center line, barrels marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co./ WR HV CARTRIDGE/LONDON 400/60/400", Birmingham nitro proofs on the flats, and light engraving around the breech and doll's head extension. Standard markings on the receiver with dual triggers and automatic sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE." Checkered forearm and figured pistol grip stock with horn forend and grip caps, raised cheekpiece, blank silver initial oval, and solid rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches, weight 10 lbs. 8oz. With factory brass cornered canvas and leather bound takedown case with snap caps, oiler, cleaning tools, and sling.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels have 90% professionally reblued finish with well-defined markings, some light edge wear, scattered spotting, and some light pitting under the forearm. The receiver has an overall mottled gray/brown patina with edge wear, spotting and handling marks overall. The refinished wood is also fine with well-defined checkering, slight loss of definition around the flats, and scattered small dings. Mechanically fine, barrels loose on action. Case is good with scuffs and staining on the exterior, light age cracking of the leather, aged patina on the brass, and some interior wear and staining.



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