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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1891
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 14869/70
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stocks with extensions, browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib (No.1) and sleeved barrels (No.2), original rib retained
Weight 6lb. 4½oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), 14.7/8in. pulls, 28in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & ¾ (No.1) and .3/8 & .5/8 (No.2), 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof (No.1) and nitro proof (No.2)
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stocks with extensions, browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib (No.1) and sleeved barrels (No.2), original rib retained
Weight 6lb. 4½oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), 14.7/8in. pulls, 28in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & ¾ (No.1) and .3/8 & .5/8 (No.2), 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof (No.1) and nitro proof (No.2)