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Lot 494: Westley Richards 10 Gauge Self-Opening Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Self-Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 494: Westley Richards 10 Gauge Self-Opening Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Self-Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $30,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Westley Richards 10 Gauge Self-Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Side By Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 28 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1459
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel chopperlump barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO." and "BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND." marked on the right and left respectively, four wedges (two on each barrel) of attractive floral scroll engraving at the breech, 2 7/8 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and 1967 dated Birmingham nitro proofs. The casehardened self-opening sideclipped hand detachable sidelock action displays outstanding, highly intricate floral scroll engraving only seen on guns of highest quality such as this one. The scrollwork sits over a nicely matted background and surrounds "WESTLEY RICHARDS." banners on either lockplate and "SINGLE/TRIGGER" on the underside. The engraving extends to the toplever, both tangs, triggerguard, and the lock bolt handle. The gun features the aforementioned single trigger, gold inlaid cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautiful, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with teardrop carved flats, blank inscription shield, and a checkered bare butt. Included is a leather mutton leg case. This gun was built to very similar specifications and is consecutively serial numbered with the following two lots. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at .775 inches and measured .778/.778 inches; choke constriction .047/.045 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 13 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, a few tiny scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.



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