Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1883
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A 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 13879
The triggerguard engraved with a stylized game-scene of a pointer and pheasant, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with recoil-pad, the rebrowned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather oak-lined case
The triggerguard engraved with a stylized game-scene of a pointer and pheasant, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with recoil-pad, the rebrowned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather oak-lined case
Special notice
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Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price