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Early Westley Richards Bar-In-Wood Pinfire Double Hammergun

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Early Westley Richards Bar-In-Wood Pinfire Double Hammergun
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serial #A3577, 12 ga Pinfire, 28'' damascus barrels with partially bright about good bores showing scattered light pitting that is a bit more noticeable for a few inches ahead of the chambers. The barrels show generous remnants of an old plum-brown finish applied over some scattered areas of oxidation and minor pinprick pitting, evidence of good damascus patterns along the ribs and more protected areas. The barrel rib retains strong markings with October 10, 1865 patent date and 170 New Bond St. London address. The lockplates are a pleasant deep smoky gray patina showing nice English foliate scrollwork embellishments and dolphin head hammers. Both lockplates are maker-marked and the familiar 1864 patent top lever shows Richards patent mark. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend with wedge fastener and lipped horn tip insert remain in very good plus condition showing scattered light dings and handling marks otherwise maintaining a nice honest appearance overall with nice fit and the sides of the buttstock exhibiting some fine grain figure. The wedge escutcheons and monogram plate along the toe line are of silver and length-of-pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 14''. The barrels lock-up solid on-face and the locks seem to function well mechanically with crisp in-time hammers. A very respectable example of an early Westley Richards double. (13B11621-107) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)