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WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK SXS SHOTGUN.
Cal. 12 ga. 2 1/2". S# 17131. Bbls. 30" w/ concave rib. Nitro proofs, .740", 2 1/2" 3 tons. Scalloped frame droplock action. W/ case colored finish. Full coverage arabesque scroll engraving. Receiver sides are marked Westley Richards in gold. Selective ejectors. SST. LOP: 14 3/4" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/8". Stock has approx. 1/4 cast off. Bore diameter: R .732 L .732. Choke constriction: R .010 L .039. Minimum wall thickness: R .028 L .027. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: oak & leather case w/ maker's label & specification label. Blue velour fitted interior w/ 2 piece ebony ramrod, oil bottle, snap caps & cleaning accessories. Westley Richards & Co. letter confirming configuration of the gun & showing completion in December 1911. Gun was resold in 1926 & again in 1935. Also includes authentication certificate. CONDITION: fine, paining over 90% bbl. blue. 80% case colors showing carry wear. Wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Action & is tight & on place. Very good bright bore. (24-2184/DS). CURIO. $9,000-15,000.