GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
20 BORE WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE LOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.WESTLEY RICHARDSSXS1736520 GACASED extra bblsMODERN; C&R; ESA(1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. Two sets of 26" chopper lump bbls with concave game ribs, are both engraved "Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel" and "Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London" on ribs. Bbl flats of one are stamped with 1957 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers, and with earlier Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. These bbls have secondary Westley Richards number "02108". Second set of bbls has Westley Richards secondary number "01930", have orig Birmingham proofs on bottoms of bbls and re-proofs on bbl flats. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Whitworth steel logos, production numbers, and SNs. Ogee backed hand detachable sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards typical long dolls head rib extension and bolt third fastener, single trigger, and early type detachable locks with removable floorplate. Locks are stamped with Westley Richards patent use no. 2080. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut open scroll. "WESTLEY RICHARDS" is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Top of action is engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS" and "PATENT ONE TRIGGER". Top lever is engraved "2" which also appears on forend iron. Blued floorplate is fully scroll engraved. Trigger guard is engraved with pointing setter on bow, and SN at grip. Beautifully figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14" over dark brown leather covered pad. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset hard rubber tip and Deeley release. Set 02108: Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-15/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". Set no. 01930: Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.619. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (full), right -.013 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-15/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14". What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed "J. T. W." on top, and is lined in green cloth, with Westley Richards Conduit Street label in lid. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and two rosewood handled turnscrews. CONDITION: Fine.as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a sympathetic satin rust re-blue, engraving very slightly softened, and some light rubs. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is almost completely pewter gray. Floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 95% of that blue, with silvering from normal hand wear on front of floorplate, thumbpiece, and trigger guard tang. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done oil refinish, Checkering re-cut. There is a new screw through forend iron. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls, which are both on face. Ejectors are in time. Single trigger works. Case leather is still mostly light in color, with a considerable number of rubs, marks, and scratches. Straps are good. Handle is very tender (has been restitched). Interior has been partially relined, with green felt, with felt repairs to partitions and blocking recovered in is good with some staining, fading and considerable rubs. Label is foxed with patched rubs through. New accessories are excellent. A great handling, solid little gun. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sight. 52584-1 MGM280 (10,000-12,500)