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Westley Richards, Monkey Tail Centerfire 1868, .450
Guns International #: 101642426 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Westley Richards Rifles - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Mark Felder - CLASSIC SHOOTING
Company: CLASSIC SHOOTING Switzerland
Member Since: 4/22/21
State: State not Found
Zip: CH-8592
Country: Switzerland
International Phone: 011-41-71-463-63-12
Number of Active Listings: 14
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Delivery flat rate to an FFL dealer of your choice on request.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank/Wire Transfer
Description:
REASONABLE OFFERS WELCOME!
Maker: WESTLEY RICHARDS
Serial No.: 62
Caliber: .450
Action:
Westley Richards Monkey Tail Centerfire 1868, Safety slide on the right.
This rifle is the centerfire variant and does not use a percussion cap!
Engraving:
Remains of original colour hardening, 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co 1868', 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT' in reference to British patent No. 688 of 1866 related to a means of modifying the previous Westley Richards percussion system into a centerfire system.
Barrel:
59cm, excellent barrel with sharp lands and grooves, Engraving: 'WITHWOTH PATENT. C & J. FAVRE BRANDT', Fixed front and rear sight: 50 Yards, two butterfly sights: 100 and 200 Yards, as well as a ladder rear sight up to 850 Yards.
Stock:
Grained walnut, stock length 36 cm, colour-hardened metal butt plate (hinged compartment, contains original cleaning kit!), pistol grip with metal finial, fully stocked.
Annotations:
Excellent original condition, with original leather sling!, presumably unshot, woodwork and chequering in impeccable original condition. Barrel and rifling in mint condition.
Literature:
British Single Shot Rifles, Volume 4, Westley Richards & Co. by Walter G. Winfer, Published by Rowe Publications
Another prime example of quality and innovation from Westley Richards.
Price: $4,800.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .450 Black Powder Express