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A 12-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM, NO. 1982, CIRCA 1845
With twist barrels signed on the rib, patent breeches engraved with a pheasant at the centre and with pierced platinum plugs, signed scroll engraved locks, walnut half-stock, chequered pistol grip, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon, and brass-tipped ramrod (in worn condition throughout), Birmingham proof marks
29½in. (75cm.) barrels
A 12-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM, NO. 1982, CIRCA 1845
With twist barrels signed on the rib, patent breeches engraved with a pheasant at the centre and with pierced platinum plugs, signed scroll engraved locks, walnut half-stock, chequered pistol grip, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheon, and brass-tipped ramrod (in worn condition throughout), Birmingham proof marks
29½in. (75cm.) barrels