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The makers have kindly confirmed that this shotgun-rifle was completed in 1913
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'SUPER MAGNUM EXPLORA' DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLED-CHOKE SHOT AND BALL SHOTGUN-RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 17498
The Westley Richards' patent detachable lockwork with hinged-floorplate, treble-grip scroll-back action-body, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels with scroll-engraved sight-rib, open-sights and bead-foresight with fold-away moon-sight
Weight 8lb. 1oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, rifled chokes, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
The Westley Richards' patent detachable lockwork with hinged-floorplate, treble-grip scroll-back action-body, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and recoil-pad, the barrels with scroll-engraved sight-rib, open-sights and bead-foresight with fold-away moon-sight
Weight 8lb. 1oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, rifled chokes, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
Special notice
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.