Barrel length 71 cm (28"), stock length 37 cm (14,5"), overall length 114,5 cm (45"), choke 1/4 & 1/2 (IC & M), weight 3,0 kg, year of manufacture 1911, British proof, condition optical 3-4
Concave rib, brass front sight, ejectors (one broken), automatic sliding tang safety, curved system box, single trigger with barrel selector switch on trigger plate, double barrel hook with doll's head, oil stock, fore-end with Deeley latch and horn tip, fine English arabesques. leather covered recoil pad, blank gold monogram plate.
Restoration worthy classic hunting shotgun of this famous maker. One of the ejector rods is broken and the screws on the trigger plate are not perfectly inserted, but very good bluing. In a well preserved leather covered oak case with two piece cleaning rod, brushes, oil flask and snap caps.
Founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards, the London-based company has been a symbol of design, innovation and beauty for over 200 years. The company, later continued by his son Westley Richards, is one of the most technically influential of its time. Among its milestones was the production of the boxlock shotguns patented by Anson & Deeley. Deeley himself also played a leading role in the company after Westley Richards retired. During the transition period from muzzle-loaders to breech-loaders, there were a number of design changes. The hammers of shotguns moved steadily inward and were now mounted on the inside of the lock plates. In contrast, the boxlock design was a completely new one. The complete mechanism could be installed directly in the system housing in a much smaller space. The production of these was much simpler, cheaper and faster without losing functionality. Although the Boxlock design is often found in the low price segment and mass production of the 20th century, the models of Westley Richards stand out due to a number of special features and their high quality. The manually removable locks and various designs of lock plates are among them. The selective trigger pull is just as important. A recognition feature of a special kind is the Westley Richards doll's head for locking, which is unlocked by the distinctive key. The form, functionality and above all the extremely high quality of materials and workmanship continue to inspire hunters and system collectors all over the world.

Category: Shotguns