North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 41

Westley Richards Connaught 410 GA Shotgun Cased

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Featured in this lot we have a Westley Richards side by side Connaught shotgun chambered in 410 gauge with its Westley Richards carry case. This shotgun was manufactured by Westley Richards between 1974-1983 with its low serial number. This highest quality shotgun features a boxlock side by side ribbed barrels, engraved landscape scenes across the frames, and checkered hardwood stock. The ribbed barrels show wonderful blue'd finish with the ridge marked across the top reading "Westley Richards & Co. England". The frame displays highly detailed and intricate vine and floral etchings across the exterior with each side and bottom displaying hunting bird scenes. The left side of the shotgun frame displays two sandpiper birds flying over water with a scroll designs across the top of the scene reading "Westley Richards". The right shows a pair of doves or similar birds in flight with "Westley Richards" in a scroll across the top with the bottom of the frame displaying a quail in flight. The stock and front grip displays wonderful hardwood construction with checkered grips, etched steel accents and silver medallion with a checkered butt. The shotgun shows wonderful condition with a light rust patina on the right side of the frame due to storage. The piece comes with a fitted carry case, and cleaning tools. The Westley Richards case displays a wonderful canvas exterior with quality leather accents, leather straps, and carry handle with a bright brass lock system. The interior of the case features a maroon felt lining with sections to seat the shotgun halves as well as cleaning supplies, wood turned cleaning rod, and printed receipt. The case shows wonderful condition with little to no visible wear across the piece. This shotgun and carry case show wonderful condition and construction making it a wonderful addition to any collection. Serial Number: 2089. This is a modern firearm and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check. Total length approx. 43 5/8". Barrel length 27". 

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