Bidspirit Auktion | WESTLEY RICHARDS A RARE FINE 'OVUNDO'

WESTLEY RICHARDS A RARE FINE 'OVUNDO' SIDEPLATED OVER & UNDER EJECTOR SER NO O1570 - Diamond-chequered butt. Richly figured stock, pistol grip with Ebonite end cap, the forend rounded with horn cap, both chequered. Beda foresight, 7mm plain rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS 23, CONDUIT ST, LONDON. 'OVUNDO''. Full length mid-rib, the short rib engraved 'OVUNDO SYSTEM REGd. No. 354045 / 1913'. The side flats to the barrels with proof marks, the action flats stamped '8853/14' and '9410/14'. Treble-grip action, hold-open top lever, manual safety with 'SAFE' inlaid in gold. The action, retaining nearly all its original finish, with brushed, satin finish, adorned with acanthus leaves to the fences, the border with intertwined foliage and a symmetrical floriate pattern to the sideplates. In a leather cornered, leather case. Provenance. We are very grateful to the staff at Westley Richards for their generosity in giving up the time to decipher their register. Completed 11 Apr 1923 and transferred to the Conduit St. shop. It is suggested as a sample. In 1932 it was adjusted from a single trigger to double and journalled as having been sold to a GWC Drexel. Weight 7lb, Chambers 2 3/4”, Choke Cyl, 1/4, Pull 14 3/4”, Barrels 28”, OAL Proof .729 Readings .736, .738 Walls 35, 34 FAA – Sect 2. Shotgun Certificate / RFD required to buy this item.