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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1900
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A 12-BORE DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 15953
The treble-grip scroll-back action-body, Westley Richards patent fully-detachable lockwork with detachable floorplate, best foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour (renewed), highly figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 15 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¾ & full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel below reccommended minimum, bore dimensions marginal)
In a Westley Richards brass-mounted leather case
The treble-grip scroll-back action-body, Westley Richards patent fully-detachable lockwork with detachable floorplate, best foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour (renewed), highly figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 15 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¾ & full choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel below reccommended minimum, bore dimensions marginal)
In a Westley Richards brass-mounted leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
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