Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Ribbed butt pad, chequered straight grip and forend. Convex rib, figured, Damascus barrels, back action, non-rebounding hares ears hammers, hold open top lever. Treble grip action. The action with simple acanthus embellishment. In a leather-edged, canvas covered case. An early Anson & Deeley action, possibly by Westley Richards. Original black powder proof 1887 to 1896. Nitro reproofed Birmingham 2009
Weight 5lb 5oz, Chambers 2 3/4", Choke Cyl, 3/4, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/4", OAL 44 3/8"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof 14.3, 14.2
Readings 14.32, 14.28
Metal - B
Finish - B +
Stock - C+
Additional Comments:
Finish to the
Barrels nicely figured, silvered to the muzzle and breech. Some light tarnishing to the action. The right hammer pushing forward but otherwise functioning. The
Stock replaced.
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