Manufactured in circa 1907. With blued tapering round barrel signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON”, “W.R. H.V. NITRO EXPRESS .360 BORE” and with block mounted bead front sight, block mounted rear express sight comprising one standing leaf graduated for “100” yards and with platinum inlaid sighting pyramid, two folding leaves graduated for “200” and “300” yards each with platinum inlaid center line, and folding ladder sight graduated to “1200” yards with platinum inlaid center line to the adjustable bar, and with reinforced breech end with Westley Richards “triangle”. Casehardened border and scroll engraved action signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS” on each side and with casehardened underlever and trigger guard, and blued safety catch. With London nitro proof marks. Figured 13 1/2 inch semi-pistol grip stock including rubber recoil pad, with checkered grip and forearm, and dark horn pistol grip cap. With blued sling eyes. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Professionally refinished throughout and retaining nearly all of the renewed finish. Blacked barrel with clear signatures. Action and furniture casehardened with clear engraving and signatures. Stock with very minor handling blemishes, sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.