Wood x2 - Stunning

[52Bore]

Picked up another piece with Stunning Wood.
This 16b was made by Westley Richards.
SN dates to 1850’s.

 

[Stykbow]

Yep, that’s another beauty for sure.

 

[morehops52]

WOW!

 

[SciAggie]

Wow! I am envious of these fabulous firearms you manage to find.

 

[AZshot]

I bought a double barrel Bonehill shotgun the other day, just to enjoy the wood. Probably won't shoot it, may redo it. It's in shipping now.

 

[52Bore]

Took this Wesley to a preserve to shoot some Pheasants & Chukars with a great friend and it performed flawlessly.
Both vintage guns did..as did the dog.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Beautiful gun, I once had a similar one in 20ga. that was also a faultless performer, I let a serious collector talk me out of it via a two for one swap in my favour.
Only gun that I’ve owned that was a trifle better was a double flint by Smith of Hawick.

 

[morehops52]

Do you know what species of wood it is?

 

[1950DAVE]

My guess is Circassian walnut.

 

[LME]

Took this Wesley to a preserve to shoot some Pheasants & Chukars with a great friend and it performed flawlessly.
Both vintage guns did..as did the dog.


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I'm having a hard time deciding which is more beautiful see a wonderfull looking shotgun or a good bird dog pointing, LOL!