A Large Size Turn Over Percussion Overcoat Pistol by Westley Richards.
A Large Size Turn Over Percussion Overcoat Pistol by Westley Richards. With large round turn-off barrels, cut at the muzzles for a key, border engraved breech stamped with Birmingham proofs, and foliate engraved breech block, foliate engraved box-lock action signed ‘LONDON’ to the right and ‘WESTLEY RICHARDS’ to the left, fitted with a sliding safety catch, dolphin hammer, chequered walnut grip, oval steel pommel cap with butt trap.
RICHARDS
William Westley Gunmaker, Birmingham from 1812. Retail shop (with William Bishop as agent) 170 New Bond Street.,1826-72; 25 Lawrence Pountney Street., 1853-5. Gunmaker to Prince Albert. Died 1865. Firm then run by son, Westley Richards.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
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