Westley Richards 12GA

     Three-barrel sets are uncommon for British guns. This Scott Spindle equipped Westley Richards retains very nice condition and exudes a particular level of class. The Oak and Leather best-quality case houses two sets of barrels. The third barrel set, we conclude, was added at a later date. This seven pound, eleven ounce gun balances like a dream between the hands. 
     Single trigger mechanism and ejectors operate flawlessly and the three sets of barrels lock-up tightly to the action. All three thirth inch barrels have applied or "dovetailed" lumps and share the same 2-3/4" nitro proofs. Bore and choke measurements are as follows:
#1. R=0.735" choked 0.059" L=0.737" choked 0.060" 
#2. R=0.739" choked 0.009" L=0.739" choked 0.011"
#3. R=0.743" choked 0.010" L=0.738" choked 0.039"
The beautiful stock on this gun appears to have been refinished at some point in the past, and the metal is at present detectably proud of the wood at the inletting. Please note the well-done stock repair at the head, as seen in the last three photos. We suspect this was a repair of a "gouge" and not a crack. 
     Metal and engraving on this gun are best quality Westley Richards, as expected, with no surprises.

     This example offered at $16,500