Westley Richards Best 12ga Droplock Boxlock Doublegun with Case

Matching serial number of 16504 present on barrels, extractors and trigger guard, 29 3/4 in. sleeved 3 1/4 TONS nitro proof fluid steel barrels, single bead, text of WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON GUNMAKERS BT SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KIND EDWARD VII present on smooth top rib, best quality scalloped and engraved color case hardened boxlock drop lock action, patent numbers 374 and 749 present on water table, single selective trigger, ejectors, automatic safety, engraved forend latch, checkered walnut stock and forend, recoil pad.

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Overall length 46 3/8 in.

LOP: 14 in. ending with 1/2 in. recoil pad
DAC: 1 3/8 in.
DAH: 1 7/8 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 7lbs 6oz
GAUGE: 12ga
CHAMBERS: 2 3/4 in. (long forcing cones)
RIGHT BORE: .731 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .016 in. (Modified)
RIGHT MWT: .028 in.
LEFT BORE: .731 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .032 in. (Light Full)
LEFT MWT: .030 in.

FFL Status: Modern

Overall excellent estate condition, barrel bluing is strong with engraved breaches and engraved dolls head rib extension, bores are bright and shiny, barrel rings with clear church bell tone, barrel to action fit is tight, action is scalloped and engraved with bird scenes present left and right side of action along with WESTLEY RICHARDS, color casing colors are in nearly original condition, bottom plate is engraved with a stag and blued, top lever is blued with text above reading WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT ONE TRIGGER, top lever and trigger guard bluing is strong, trigger guard engraved with dog scene, light screw slot damage, bottom plate detaches and reattaches perfectly for access to gold washed drop lock mechanisms, checkered walnut splinter forend, figured straight grip walnut stock, stock oval is not engraved, recoil pad is overly firm.

Case: overall very good estate condition, leather exterior has a dark brown burnished leather with corner and edge wear and one section of leather lifting away from the oak as like a bubble, a single letter H is present on the lid, lighter green felt interior is overall in good condition with small scattered sections of leather missing in places, the factory maker label is well affixed and intact, lock work does function as designed, no keys are present, three piece brass cleaning rod with jag and brushes, brass snap caps, silver oil bottle, and two leather straps are present.