Description:
Westley Richards 12 Bore Side-by-Side
BOXLOCK, EJECTORS, WESTLEY SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, 28”, NICE!
General Specs: Westley Richards, Year 1904, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 8oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 8605
Westley Richards has been making fine firearms for over 200 years. It is one of the oldest British gunmakers still in business today. Known for their innovative “drop lock” action side by side guns in which the entire firing mechanism drops from the bottom of the action into your hand for cleaning or repair, they also made many magazine rifles, military weapons, sidelock shotguns, and the more common boxlock guns. All of the guns made by Westley Richards were of the highest quality, as from the beginning William Westley Richards set forth to only produce worthy guns and coined the phrase "to be the maker of as good a gun as can be made", which was the company’s objective throughout its history. This sweet little Westley Richards BLE is a great example of a fine British shotgun at a very affordable price. A Birmingham proofed gun made in or around 1904, snO8605 weighs a svelte 6 1/2 pounds with 28” barrels and is balanced dead on the hinge pin. This is one of the guns you hand to a shooter as you are trying to explain why the Brits have always had the most dynamic guns…they just feel right in your hands. For those who like a single selective trigger, the Westley Richards “One Trigger” is amongst the best ever devised and works like a dream. Few British guns have SELECTIVE single triggers and this is a very rare option. Mechanically perfect in every way, with excellent bores, lots of wall thickness, still in proof with HEAVY 1 1/4OZ. PROOF STAMPINGS, lots of wear to the original factory finishes but still tight on hinge pin and breech face, the gun is ready for several more generations of use. Choked just right for upland birds and sporting clays, great stock dimensions, and a great price, this is your chance to own a British gun with a very notable maker’s name. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"******
Chokes: .004/.018******
Bores: excellent******
Bore Diameter: .732/.732******
Wall Thickness: .025/.024******
% Blue: 80%******
Chambers: 2 1/2" 1 1/4oz. Proof******
Ribs: tight******
Sights: single******
Action
Action: tight******
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed******
Case Color: 5%******
Screws: excellent******
Engraving: beautifully cut English scroll 25% coverage******
Trigger Type: Westley Single Selective Trigger******
Trigger Guard Color: 35%******
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend; streaked English walnut******
LOP: 14 3/16"******
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"******
DAH: 2 1/8"******
DAC: 1 5/8"******
Cast: 1/2" off******
Checkering Condition: excellent w/mullered border******
Butt Treatment: leather covered pad******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Westley Richards
Model:
8605
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!******
Item Condition: Used******
Requires FFL?: Yes******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.