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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1940 and that it was rebarrelled by them in 1965
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 17277
The Westley Richards' fully-selective 'One Trigger' patent single-trigger with barrel-selector slide, Purdey-system self-opening action, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, the exceptionally-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers (No. 19260), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The Westley Richards' fully-selective 'One Trigger' patent single-trigger with barrel-selector slide, Purdey-system self-opening action, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bouquet and scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, the exceptionally-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers (No. 19260), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.