Bidspirit auction | WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK

WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR Ser No T9781; - Finely chequered horn butt, re-chequered straight grip and forend. Tapered rib engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co LONDON'. Top lever with inlaid triangle, automatic safety with 'SAFE' inlaid in gold, cocking indicators, the action engraved with bouquets and extensive acanthus scrolling. For 1927. Weight 6lb 7oz, Chambers 2 3/4”, Choke Cyl, 1/4, Barrels 28”, Pull 14 1/2”, OAL 44 1/2” Proof 18.8, 18.7 Readings 18.86, 18.75 Walls 33, 29 FAA - Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item. Condition Report: Metal - C, Finish - C -, Stock - D, Additional Comments, Reproofed when converted to 2 3/4” chambers. Fine silvering to breech and muzzle. Barrels refinished - some fine vestigial pits to left breech. The action retaining a little colour (thinned) although extensively tarnished. The engraving slightly softened. The forend with small chip to left side. The chequering reworked poorly. Some vestigial damage to the stock.