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20DX-344 W.RICHARDS MRKD CAPE GUN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
20DX-344 W.RICHARDS MRKD CAPE GUN
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“W. Richards” marked cape gun or combo rifle shotgun with barrel marked “London” and silver inlays of star and arrow at the rear of the rib. Under lever release with set trigger also marked fine laminated steel.German silver disk type patch box in the buttstock. 2 leaf folding rear sight and blade front sight. W. Richards infringed on the reputation of Westley Richards of London but this gun is Belgian made and spuriouslymarked to be sold on foreign rural markets. Approximately 16 GA choked cylinder and approximately 10.11mm rifled barrel (Similar to .38-55 Win). A dent has been removed from right front of shotgun barrel. Fair to goodoverall used condition with patina finish. Sound mechanically and good lock up. Blackpowder era circa 1880s-90s. Favorite of German pioneers to South Africa. (Antique) Est.: $500-$1000