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serial #13578, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 30'' damascus barrels choked cylinder and modified with bright very fine bores showing a little stubborn fouling and a few small spots of light oxidation in the left bore and 30'' damascus barrels choked full in both with bright very good plus bores showing some scattered areas of light pitting, more so in the right bore. The first set of barrels retain a healthy amount of original plum-brown finish with overall fading and toning to a pewter gunmetal patina with a few areas of mild pinprick pitting and softened damascus patterns that are otherwise quite strong throughout. The second set of barrels retain a great deal more plum-brown finish, perhaps 85-90%, showing some light handling marks, oxidation speckles and fine swirling damascus patterns throughout. Both sets retain strong engraved maker markings and 170 New Bond St. London address along the ribs. The action retains generous wisps of case-hardened colors lurking about, drifting to a pleasant mix of silvery and smoky gray case-hardened patina, the triggerguard mostly toned to gunmetal with the inside of the guard retaining some good original bright blue. The action is embellished in full coverage with lovely English filigree scrollwork and maker's name in riband, the bow of the guard with a slightly softened game scene of a pointer and a few pheasant. The checkered walnut buttstock and splinter forend with horn tip remain in very good plus condition showing a slightly worn oil finish with scattered light dings and handling marks, otherwise maintaining an honest appearance overall and good subtle grain figure. The checkering shows modest wear, the cheeks also being checkered, and the drop points well-defined. Stock fit remains very nice and it features a checkered butt with toe and heel plates along with a silver monogram plate neatly engraved with the Robertson clan crest over the initials ''W. St. L.R.'' (William St. Leonards Robertson). Common with early Anson & Deeley actions, the gun locks up only via the Westley Richards patent top bolt and dolls head extension and is solid on-face. The gun features automatic safety, double triggers, extractor, silver bead front sights and the action seems to function well mechanically. Length-of-pull is 14 3/8'' with drops of about 1 1/2'' and 1 15/16'', the stock with moderate cast-off. The first set of barrels show restrictions of 0.000 right and 0.025 left and wall thicknesses measuring not less than about 0.026'' and the second set of barrels show restrictions of 0.035 right and 0.037 left and wall thicknesses measuring not less and 0.028''. Weight is about 6 lbs. 10 oz. with the first set of barrels and 6 lbs. 11 1/2'' oz with the second set. The gun includes its original leatherbound oak case with Robertson's name embossed on the lid showing some light scuffing and honest wear along the exterior. The green baize interior is in fine condition with light wear and the lid labels are intact as well. The case contains a nickel-plated oil bottle, three-piece ebony cleaning rod, James Dixon ebony-handled chamber brush and a Tomlinson gun cleaner kit in box. The gun also includes a Westley Richards factory inquiry letter and copies of the relevant ledger pages indicating the gun was completed on November 17, 1882 with 14 1/4'' stock length and barrels choked cylinder and full. It was returned in 1883 for installation of the second set of barrels (numbered 13867), ordered by G.M. Bell, Esq. The gun apparently made its way to Robertson (1865-1950), an Australian who saw long and distinguished military service, attending Wadham College at Oxford, serving in the Boer War, was awarded CBE in 1927 and retired as colonel in 1929. There are numerous period photos of Robertson and more information regarding him easily accessible online. We have a companion Westley Richards gun also in this auction numbered extremely close, ''''13525''. This is a very fine gun with interesting provenance from the respected Westley Richards firm. (13D11604-6) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)
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