Very Rare Portuguese Model 1873 Monkey-Tail Artillery Carbine by Westley Richards for sale

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Guns International #: 103464344
Seller's Inventory #: 52364

Category - Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US

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Military Rifles - Antique
Military Rifles - Non-US

Very Rare Portuguese Model 1873 Monkey-Tail Artillery Carbine by Westley Richards

Description:
Serial #702, .451 Caliber, 20" barrel with a good, Whitworth-rifled bore that has some dark pitting within the vertices. This is a very handsome and rarely seen carbine, and is a very sturdy and robust weapon. It is one of 2,000 short carbines, or "clavinas," purchased by the Kingdom of Portugal in 1866 to arm its cavalry units. The breech area of the barrel is marked, "WHITWORTH PATENT," as well as with nominal bore diameters (.451 and .483). The left side flat of the receiver has numerous proofmarks and stamps as well. The breech lever is marked, "WESTLEY RICHARDS / PATENT," while the lockplate has the date, "1867 (in triangle)" behind the hammer, and "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." ahead of the hammer. The walnut stock has numerous minor handling marks and blemishes throughout the armory reapplied oil finish, and there is a legible "FA / 1881" arsenal rebuild dated stamp on the left side opposite the lock. The action is fully functional and locks firmly at both half and full-cock. These carbines were replaced for cavalry service in 1873, when the Snider was adopted, but they were modified for Artillery use by the addition of a bayonet stud on the forward band. They remained in service until 1881 when they were refurbished and shipped overseas for colonial service. Following their removal from all service, they were offered for commercial sale, with many being purchased by Boers in South Africa and used during the 1st Anglo-Boer War. These are very rarely seen arms in North America, and this example is in very good condition. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique;

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,495.00

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Guns International #: 103464344
Seller's Inventory #: 52364

Category - Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Military Rifles - Antique
Military Rifles - Non-US

Very Rare Portuguese Model 1873 Monkey-Tail Artillery Carbine by Westley Richards

Description:
Serial #702, .451 Caliber, 20" barrel with a good, Whitworth-rifled bore that has some dark pitting within the vertices. This is a very handsome and rarely seen carbine, and is a very sturdy and robust weapon. It is one of 2,000 short carbines, or "clavinas," purchased by the Kingdom of Portugal in 1866 to arm its cavalry units. The breech area of the barrel is marked, "WHITWORTH PATENT," as well as with nominal bore diameters (.451 and .483). The left side flat of the receiver has numerous proofmarks and stamps as well. The breech lever is marked, "WESTLEY RICHARDS / PATENT," while the lockplate has the date, "1867 (in triangle)" behind the hammer, and "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." ahead of the hammer. The walnut stock has numerous minor handling marks and blemishes throughout the armory reapplied oil finish, and there is a legible "FA / 1881" arsenal rebuild dated stamp on the left side opposite the lock. The action is fully functional and locks firmly at both half and full-cock. These carbines were replaced for cavalry service in 1873, when the Snider was adopted, but they were modified for Artillery use by the addition of a bayonet stud on the forward band. They remained in service until 1881 when they were refurbished and shipped overseas for colonial service. Following their removal from all service, they were offered for commercial sale, with many being purchased by Boers in South Africa and used during the 1st Anglo-Boer War. These are very rarely seen arms in North America, and this example is in very good condition. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique;

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,495.00

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Guns International #: 103464344
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Guns International #: 103464344
Seller's Inventory #: 52364

Category - Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Military Rifles - Antique
Military Rifles - Non-US

Very Rare Portuguese Model 1873 Monkey-Tail Artillery Carbine by Westley Richards

Description:
Serial #702, .451 Caliber, 20" barrel with a good, Whitworth-rifled bore that has some dark pitting within the vertices. This is a very handsome and rarely seen carbine, and is a very sturdy and robust weapon. It is one of 2,000 short carbines, or "clavinas," purchased by the Kingdom of Portugal in 1866 to arm its cavalry units. The breech area of the barrel is marked, "WHITWORTH PATENT," as well as with nominal bore diameters (.451 and .483). The left side flat of the receiver has numerous proofmarks and stamps as well. The breech lever is marked, "WESTLEY RICHARDS / PATENT," while the lockplate has the date, "1867 (in triangle)" behind the hammer, and "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." ahead of the hammer. The walnut stock has numerous minor handling marks and blemishes throughout the armory reapplied oil finish, and there is a legible "FA / 1881" arsenal rebuild dated stamp on the left side opposite the lock. The action is fully functional and locks firmly at both half and full-cock. These carbines were replaced for cavalry service in 1873, when the Snider was adopted, but they were modified for Artillery use by the addition of a bayonet stud on the forward band. They remained in service until 1881 when they were refurbished and shipped overseas for colonial service. Following their removal from all service, they were offered for commercial sale, with many being purchased by Boers in South Africa and used during the 1st Anglo-Boer War. These are very rarely seen arms in North America, and this example is in very good condition. It would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique;

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,495.00

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