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Lot 3409:Westley Richards Boxlock Double Rifle with Extra Barrel Set

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3409:Westley Richards Boxlock Double Rifle with Extra Barrel Set

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Game Scene Engraved Westley Richards .577/.450 (Martini-Henry) Boxlock Ejector Double Rifle with Extra 12 Bore Shotgun Barrel Set

Manufactured in 1896 per page 128 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers: Volume One - London". Blued Damascus steel barrels with ramped, beaded blade front sight and six leaf express rear sight graduated out to 600 yards, ejectors, and rib marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS. 118 NEW BOND ST. LONDON" and "FOR MARTINI CARTRIDGE. SPECIAL METFORD RIFLING." The Anson & Deeley boxlock action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving surrounding "WESTLEY RICHARDS" banners on either side, an oval lion scene on the underside, and a rhinoceros on the trigger guard. The rifle features double triggers, Deeley patent ejectors, and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Deeley release and engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with "T.W.B." in initial oval, steel toe and heel plates over the checkered bare butt, and a small rack number is printed on the right side of the butt. Includes an extra set of 30 inch side by side 12 gauge shotgun barrels with 2008 dated London reproofs and 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) chambers that are numbered "15492". Barrel measurements for shotgun set (R/L): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and measured at .738/.736 inches; choke constriction .014/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.023 inches. Length of pull 14 5/16 inches. Weight (with rifle barrels) 9 lbs 8 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

ConditionVery good, retaining 90% original blue turned to an attractive brown patina with a strong Damascus pattern, strong traces of case colors on the action, a few small spots of pitting, and mild handling evidence. The wood is also very good with numerous scratches and dents concentrated at the toe and crisp checkering. The extra barrel set is also very good. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWestley Richards
ModelSide By Side
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge577-450
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2072
Catalog page225
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