April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2023
Circa 1913. An interesting game gun by the Birmingham gun maker with 29" blacked dovetail barrels. Nitro proof barrels have been made with ejectors, 2 - 5/8" chambers, choked Full and Modified, and fit with a machined tapered concave game rib that has a brass bead front sight. A part of a very small production run, Westley Richard "The Newcome" were an introductory-level sidelock ejector. Of all of The Newcome, the 16-bore seems to be the least seen. The highly polished 7 pin sidelock action has a concealed third fastener, cocking indicators, double triggers, and auto safe. The action is border engraved with "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO." engraved on both lockplates. The honey colored European walnut straight hand grip stock has drop points and trunk case. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain 85% of black and are tight. Action and ejectors are well timed, triggers are crisp. Case is good. CP
Item Dimensions: 31" x 8" x 4"
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .025 (R) .024
Internal Bore Diameter
(BOTH) .685
Manufacturer
Westley Richards