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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1904. The finish appears to be entirely original
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A FINE 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. C8613
Foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 5lb., 14in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & .3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (1998), (barrel-thicknesses below recommended minimum)
Foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour and blueing, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 5lb., 14in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & .3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (1998), (barrel-thicknesses below recommended minimum)