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Lot #1450
Lot #1452

Lot 1451: Finely Engraved Westley Richards Hammerless Small Bore Drilling

Incredible Unique Finely Engraved Westley Richards Hammerless Small Bore Drilling with .22 Rimfire over .410 Bore Configuration

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1451: Finely Engraved Westley Richards Hammerless Small Bore Drilling

Incredible Unique Finely Engraved Westley Richards Hammerless Small Bore Drilling with .22 Rimfire over .410 Bore Configuration

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $35,000 - $50,000
Price Realized:
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Incredible Unique Finely Engraved Westley Richards Hammerless Small Bore Drilling with .22 Rimfire over .410 Bore Configuration

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Cape Gun
Type: Combination
Gauge: 22 LR 410
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3220
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 387
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The makers have confirmed that this combination gun was completed in January 1933 for R.B. Richetson Esq. in .410 gauge and .22 extra long rimfire with fixed locks, double trigger ejector action, fine rose and scroll engraving, 26 inch barrels with 2 ½ inch chambers and choked modified and full. Unlike more common drillings which have side by side shotgun barrels over a single rifle barrel, this drilling has a single rifle barrel (.22 Winchester LR) over side by side shotgun barrels (.410 bore). The matted solid rib has a beaded blade front sight, three leaf sight graduated from 50 to 150 yards and a single folding leaf sighted at 25 yards at the breech, which appears to be a later addition. The left rib is signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co LONDON." The serial number "10885" is marked on the water table and forearm, and matching numbers with a letter "T" prefix ("T10885") are located on the lower tang and bottoms of both .410 barrels. The Birmingham nitro proofed barrels have ejectors and are each engraved with a band of foliage of the breech ends. The factory scroll engraved receiver is signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." on both sides and has a selector switch on the right side with a gold inlaid ".22" underneath, double triggers and automatic tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. Mounted on nicely figured and checkered forearm and round knob pistol grip stock featuring a horn forend tip, tear drop flats, "RBR" inscribed initial shield on the comb and serrated horn buttplate. Weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. Provenance: The Robert E. Petersen Collection; The Tom Selleck Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrels retain 80% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. 80% of the original case colors remain on the receiver. The wood is also very fine with a small chip missing near the stock toe, some minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. This could be one of a few, or quite possibly, the only drilling in this configuration Westley Richards ever manufactured. A must have for the serious sporting arms collector.



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