Pair of 1897 Patent Detachable-Lock Ejectors

A composed pair of 12-bore 1897 patent single trigger detachable-lock ejectors, serial no 16519/20 , circa 1903. Both guns come with replacement barrels by the maker in 1983. Ribs gold inlaid ‘1’ and ‘2’ and engraved Westley Richards & Co. London. 2-3/4″ chambers bored approx 1/4 and 1/2 choke. Scroll-back treble-grip actions incorpororating J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand detachable locks and A.E. Lard patent single selective triggers. Automatic safeties with gold-inlaid ‘SAFE’ details, detachable floorplates, barrel selector switches with gold-inlaid R and L details, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding the makers name within a scrolling banner, the triggerguards engraved with hound on point, brushed finishes, 14-1/4″ figured stock including 7/8″ leather covered recoil pads. Gun #1 weight 9lb. 9oz, Gun #2 weight 9lb. 10oz. Comes with their makers brass-cornerd oak and leather double guncase. Gun #1 bores at .729/.729 with wall thickness at 28/24. Gun #2 bores at .730/.729 with wall thickness at 25/23.