Lewis Richards Kettering (UK) 12 GA Sidelock Ejector 30" Bbls. Made in 1935

Gunmaker: Lewis Richards Kettering
Model / Type: Sidelock Ejector, Side by Side Shotgun with Double Triggers and Ejectors. Treble-Grip Action, Automatic Safety
Year of Manufacture: Dated 1935
Barrels: 30" Replacement barrels by Tutty Ltd., as engraved on the rib. Dated from the 1960's
Chambers: 2 1/2" 
Chokes: Right Barrel: Improved Cylinder & Left Barrel: Full -> Fixed chokes in both barrels  
Proofs / Marks: Nitro Proofed Barrels & Receiver - Birmingham proofmarks
Stock / Forend: Traditional English straight hand grip with splinter style forend and Crosspin (wedge) fastener forend release
Serial Number: 12551
Weight: 6 lbs. & 13 ozs.

Hand engraved, featuring border and fine acanthus leaf scroll engraving on all sides and underside of receiver, displaying the makers name engraved "LEWIS RICHARDS KETTERING" on the right and left side of receiver. Mounted with a steel bead, featuring a smooth, concave unchequered solid rib.
Silver buttstock oval is original and unengraved -> Add your own initials or design.
Barrels engraved as follows: "NEW BARRELS FITTED BY TUTTY Ltd, KETTERING "

Stock dimensions as follows:
Length of Pull: 14"
Drop at Heel: 1 1/2"
Drop at Comb: 1 1/4"

Condition Report
Fine quality Sidelock made by master gunmaker Lewis Richards of Kettering. He was Lewis Richards, born in 1860 in Glendon, a small village just outside Kettering. Around 1890, he was an ironmonger at 5 Lower Street, Kettering from where he established himself as a skilled gunamker, building made to order, quality side by side shotguns and rifles.
Newer barrels are by a small gunmaker TUTTY, Ltd. of Kettering, a village in North Northampton. They are finished to a very high standard and are in quite nice condition, including the lustrous bluing, which shows no signs of wear. The gun swings and balances quite nice, right on the hinge pin. It is tight and ready for the field.

A Sidelock ejector at the price of a boxlock. I really like this gun, with its elegant scroll engraving and slender stock. This would be a joy to carry in the field. Traditional English straight hand grip with splinter style forend and a unique, wedge style crosspin fastener on the forend.