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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in circa 1882
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A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 13485
The triggerguard engraved with a pointer, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2½oz., 14¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In its oak and leather case
The triggerguard engraved with a pointer, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2½oz., 14¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In its oak and leather case
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
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate