Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was made for Lyon & Lyon, Calcutta, in 1912, with new barrels fitted in 1925.
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE EXHIBITION GRADE 12-BORE PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DROP-LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 17043
Treble-grip action fully engraved with lattice and scrollwork motif, much gold inlay to action, furniture and breech ends, some game scenes in relief, hinged floorplate, hand detachable locks, barrel selector switch, automatic safety, fully figured stock, gold inlay to side flats, ornate chequering at hand, rubber recoil pad, horn-tipped Deeley-pattern forend decorated similarly, the barrels with matt raised game rib.
Weight 6lbs. 15½oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. 3/8 & 7/8, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Modern oak and leather case with Maker's label and some gold washed accessories
Treble-grip action fully engraved with lattice and scrollwork motif, much gold inlay to action, furniture and breech ends, some game scenes in relief, hinged floorplate, hand detachable locks, barrel selector switch, automatic safety, fully figured stock, gold inlay to side flats, ornate chequering at hand, rubber recoil pad, horn-tipped Deeley-pattern forend decorated similarly, the barrels with matt raised game rib.
Weight 6lbs. 15½oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. 3/8 & 7/8, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Modern oak and leather case with Maker's label and some gold washed accessories
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.