Westley Richards 12-bore hand-detachable boxlock ejector shotgun, SN16803 research indicates the gun was made prior to 1898Barrel length

westley richards deeley boxlock action anson hand-detachable type locks taylor ejector designed john top-lever internal william employees plates 1098 12-bore hole bolted scrolls lever inscription firm's succeeded took classic actions development scroll weakness introduced removing 1860s leslie game carried service operating criticisms profile engraved edge truly gold inlaid length stock grip replace accommodate action.this director spare mounting insert body scrollback bears design incorrectly top-strap original steel straight 1897 barrels splinter 1875 distinct opportunity chambers plate fine oval famous foreman 1080 removed 1898barrel sleeved patent need potential engraving blued.the finely finish pull material indicating hand chokes tumbler drill mating renewed birmingham cylinder making walked-up bead retains parts checkering wood.the figured walnut hand-rubbed initials firm emerge.lots patentee.lot patented shotgun 17731 addressed theoretical simple extends pressure approximately driven metal represent widely boon sn16803 research indicates prior weight 12oz.the term droplock coined writers clumsy gained acceptance hard springs recessed inside tumblers doll's secured purdey fences gold-inlaid removable mono-block tubes improved ideal ends brass pair.the forend latch straight-hand english including checkered founder company greatest successes notably invention manufacture licensing successful hammerless example groundbreaking designs originator copied idea secure travel enables emergencies common pivot head under-lumps sliding strap fitted nitro-proofed tapered ebonite intertwined notes makers seconds parlance second drilled catch extension double bolt banner furniture safe re-blued chambered tons partridges concave rubber cypher years involves impossible