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

Very 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.