Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed circa 1896
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A 9.3X62 (RIMLESS)MM DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 15301
Converted from .318 calibre
Treble-grip action-body, automatic safety with stalking-latch, best foliate-scroll engraving, the floorplate engraved with an Indian elephant amid foliate-scrollwork, bright and reblued finish, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with telescope-shoes, extensively-engraved sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight
Weight 9lb. 6oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 27in. barrels, nitro reproof
Converted from .318 calibre
Treble-grip action-body, automatic safety with stalking-latch, best foliate-scroll engraving, the floorplate engraved with an Indian elephant amid foliate-scrollwork, bright and reblued finish, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with telescope-shoes, extensively-engraved sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight
Weight 9lb. 6oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 27in. barrels, 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.
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.