The Pittsburg Firearms Co. was a major importer/retailer of Westley Richards-made box locks in the late 1880s. And yes, the guns were made in England, but engraved/identified as PFA guns. The build quality is the same as base-to-mid-grade Westley guns.
In fact, I owned one in 12-bore for a time.
These were offered in most bore sizes from 10 through 16, with 16 indeed being less common.
It should be a fine gun and one well worth preserving and enjoying… with light loads.
BTW, there were other importers/retailers of these Westley guns as well.
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