December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #2468:
(C) WESTLEY RICHARDS SINGLE BARREL TRAP 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025
Circa 1908-1910. Barrel of ovoid shape with flatted matte top flat fit with white composite front and mid beads. Retailer marked by Von Lengerke and Detmold on left side, just above forearm, with Westley Richards legend juxtaposed. Forearm with horn tip, Deely latch release, and modified point pattern checkering. Case colored boxlock action with blued bottom metal, with Westley Richard's information on both sides. Single trigger, non-automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely marbled walnut stock with straight grip, checkered about the wrist, fit with a leather wrapped recoil pad with English-style covered screws. German silver vanity plate on toe line engraved "C / D". CONDITION: Both the Barrel and bottom metal retain nearly all blacking, likely restored in the English trade. Barrel shows softened legends and softened matting. Some scattered handling marks approximately 2" ahead of forearm nose. Action with the vast majority of the original case colors with much original lacquer, with silver to sharp edges and carry area. Stocks very good, bottom tang somewhat poorly fit, with scattered handling marks and a few deeper impressions on forearm. One minor chip above checkering on left side of forearm. Mechanically fine, Bore excellent with some minor firing residue.
Length of Pull
14 - 1/4" over pad, cast off
Manufacturer
Westley Richards