A 20-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 16083

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18 July 2001

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Lot 145

A 20-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 16083

Price realised

GBP 2,585

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500

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A 20-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 16083
The Westley Richards' patent fully-selective single-trigger with barrel-selector slide, the treble-grip scroll-back action-body with fully-detachable lockwork, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 5lb. 12½oz., 13½in. pull, 27¾in. barrels, both approx. ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
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Lot Essay

The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1904 for the Earl of Wilton
This lot is subject to VAT as an import

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
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.
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Lot 145

A 20-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE-BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 16083

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