Lot 143
**Westley Richards Ovundo O/U Shotgun with Three 12 Gauge Barrels in Aftermarket Case
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$6,000 - $8,000

Item was unsold

Lot Description
**Westley Richards Ovundo O/U Shotgun with Three 12 Gauge Barrels in Aftermarket Case
12 bore. 26" barrels. 2.75" chamber length. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.75" drop to heel. Open chokes. SN: 29098. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with polished steel finish to frame. Two piece walnut stock has multi-point checkering to round knob Prince of Wales grip and beavertail forearm, with Deeley forend release and teardrop carvings to side panels. Break action over/under hammerless boxlock shotgun with a low vent rib, and ivory bead sights to mid-barrel and front. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, quadruple grip bolt system, false sidelock panels, and an orange rubber recoil pad. Engravings include scroll and borderwork to frame and parts, as well as to sides of barrel. Markings include WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. to both sides of frame, and serial number engraved to tail of triggerguard. Stock is fitted with a German silver shield shaped escutcheon. Barrel is marked OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left side flat, features various British proofs and barrel dimensions, and serial number 29098. Barrel lug is marked 3. Included with item is an aftermarket case and two Westley Richards Ovundo O/U barrels with matching engravings and the following specifications:

1.) 12 gauge. 28.5" barrels. SN: 19189. Modified and full chokes. Auto ejectors, low vent rib, with ivory bead sights. Barrel lug appears to have been marked with serial number 29098 as well. Barrel lug is also marked 1. Other markings include OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left of barrel flat.

2.) 12 gauge. 26" barrels. SN: 29099. Full and improved cylinder chokes. Auto ejectors, low vent rib, with ivory bead sights. Barrel lug is marked 2. Other markings include OVUNDO SYSTEM REG'D. No. 354045/1913 to left of barrel flat.

The Westley Richards Ovundo was an early over/under boxlock shotgun
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA
Condition Report
Very good plus. Bores are all bright, with some light residue to all that is easily cleanable. Finishes are all strong, possibly refurbished by a very good gunsmith as some of the manufacturer marks and engravings appear very slightly weakened. Frame finish shows some scattered light scratches, possibly case hardened at some point. Wood stock has some scattered light scratches and mars.

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