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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1879
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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 13269
Anson & Deeley patent use-number 900, Westley Richards patent toplever, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, rebarrelled by Westley Richards (No. 17098), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
Anson & Deeley patent use-number 900, Westley Richards patent toplever, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with butt-plate, rebarrelled by Westley Richards (No. 17098), with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. choke, 2in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)