Lot Essay
The Makers have kindly confirmed that these guns were made in 1918 for Mr. Blythe.
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER DROP LOCK BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NOS. 16386 7
Treble-grip actions, best full scroll engraving, the fences carved in relief on a stippled ground, game scenes, re-colour hardened action, barrel selector switches, automatic safety, hand detachable locks, fully figured stocks with semi-pistolgrips and rubber recoil pads, Deeley pattern forends, the re-blued barrels with top rib extension and raised game rib.
Weight 6lbs. 10¾oz., 14¼in. stocks, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In oak and leather case with Maker's label and accessories
Treble-grip actions, best full scroll engraving, the fences carved in relief on a stippled ground, game scenes, re-colour hardened action, barrel selector switches, automatic safety, hand detachable locks, fully figured stocks with semi-pistolgrips and rubber recoil pads, Deeley pattern forends, the re-blued barrels with top rib extension and raised game rib.
Weight 6lbs. 10¾oz., 14¼in. stocks, 30in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & 7/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In oak and leather case with Maker's label and 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.