A Cased Double Barrelled Howdah Pistol by Wesley Richards, 170 New Bond Street, London.
With sighted twist barrels signed in full on the rib, engraved case-hardened breeches, platinum plugs, engraved case-hardened locks, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt, engraved blued steel trigger-guard and ramrod-pipe, silver escutcheon, ramrod, and some original finish, Birmingham proof: in Westley Richards lined and fitted mahogany case, the lid with trade label incorporating the royal warrant inscription 'To His Royal Highness Prince Albert', and with some accessories.
RICHARDS
William Westley Gunmaker, Birmingham, from 1812. Retail shop (with William Bishop as agent) 170 New Bond Street, 1826-72. 25 Lawrence Pountney Street, 1853-5. Gunmaker to Prince Albert. Died 1865. Firm then run by son, Wesley Richards.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 17.8 cm
Overall Length: 31.75 cm