Manufactured in circa 1855-60. With browned damascus steel smooth barrels with solid smooth rib signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND St LONDON." front brass bead, two ramrod pipes, and brass tipped hardwood rod. Casehardened breech with platinum pierced discs and lines. Casehardened hammer and locks with light scroll and border engraving and signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS" on each lock. Blued trigger guard with extended tang marked "9178", and smooth double triggers with engraved, shaped coconut finial trigger plate and ramrod insert. Checkered straight grip walnut stock with silver oval initial escutcheon, sling eyelet, and extended engraved butt plate. With period case with brass corners, handle marked “ALEXANDER HASTIE ESQR. GLASGOW”, and blank initial escutcheon, lined in green baize with maker's label with address of 23 Conduit St, London. Includes various tools and accessories including a shot bag, powder flask, and turn screws.

Very good with 90% of the rebrowned finish remaining with some discoloration and soft markings. The breech, locks, and hammers retain approximately 70% of the refurbished casehardened finish with areas of smooth pitting. The trigger guard and butt plate retain 50% of their original vibrant blue finish with most of the loss on the butt plate with some areas of discoloration. The refinished wood is very good with numerous scratches and dings, well defined checkering, and some chipping of the edges. The case is good with several scratches on the exterior, a large crack, and some slight tears to the interior, and staining to the label. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.