Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Westley Richards & Company Patent One Trigger "Drop-lock" 12 Gauge Double-barrel Shotgun, early 20th century, serial number T11028, walnut stock with finely checkered forend and grip, frame with scroll engraving and marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co.," bottom of frame marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS/PATENT/ONE TRIGGER," blued barrels with plain rib marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co LONDON," overall lg. 46 1/2 in.
Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, December 17, 2013.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $7,000-9,000
Good overall condition.
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Keywords
LONDON, WenatcheeChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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