Manufactured in the mid-1890s, although possibly not retailed until the early 1900s, this gargantuan gun was made for close range work where optimum stopping power was more desirable than accuracy. With very heavy blacked barrels respectively signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO." and "LONDON," and each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end. Broad file cut matted raised solid rib with bead front sight, standing rear sight with platinum inlaid center line marked for "50" yards and doll’s head extension engraved with foliage. Border engraved casehardened action with carved percussion fences, the right side of the action engraved "CHARGE 10 DRMS," and rebounding back action locks each signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO." Furniture comprising border engraved casehardened underlever and trigger guard. The barrels and action struck with Birmingham black powder proof marks. Figured 14 1/4 inch semi-pistol grip stock including rubber recoil pad, checkered grip and forearm, the latter with casehardened push button release (Charles Bland Homer, Registered Design No. 5938 of 1877), the button partially checkered and with gold inlaid "PUSH." Scalloped green horn pistol grip cap and blued sling mounts. Weight 16 lbs. 9 oz.

Retaining nearly all of its professionally renewed finish. Blued barrels retaining 99% finish with some very minor loss beneath the edge of the forearm. Action, locks and furniture each retaining nearly all casehardened finish. Engraving is clear throughout. Stock with crisp checkering, recent black rubber recoil pad, and occasional storage and handling blemishes. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.