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Lot 1510: Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Single Barrel Shotgun

Rare Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Single Barrel Toplever Hammerless Trap Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1510: Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Single Barrel Shotgun

Rare Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Single Barrel Toplever Hammerless Trap Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Single Barrel Toplever Hammerless Trap Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Single Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10 Bore
Barrel: 36 inch
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1715
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 339
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

With blued round barrel respectively signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON” and “WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on the left and “10 GAUGE 2 5/8 CASE 50 GRS. AMBERITE POWDER 1 ½ OZ. SHOT. 3 ½ DRS. BLACK POWDER” on the right, engraved with small sprays of scrollwork at the breech end and with single extractor. Raised solid full length matted rib with bead front sight. Treble grip action signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS” on each side, with removable firing pin bushing, engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT” at the toplever and with automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”. Furniture comprises a blued trigger guard. The whole with classic English border and scroll engraving, the toplever with gold inlaid fox’s head. The underside of the barrels and water table struck with Birmingham nitro reproof marks. Figured 14 inch walnut semi-pistol grip stock with rubber heel pad, raised cheek piece, checkered panels to the grip, forearm and behind the action, the forearm with green horn cap, and blank silver oval initial escutcheon. In fitted brass cornered canvas and leather take-down case lined in green baize, the lid with printed Westley Richards trade label. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel retains 97% reblued finish with clear engraved details. Action and trigger guard cleaned bright, engraving clear throughout. Trigger guard with 35% original blued finish remaining to the inner surface. Some age related storage and handling marks, bruises and wear to the stock and checkering. Mechanically very good, barrel loose on action. Case is in good condition.



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