Guns International #: 102392891
Seller's Inventory #: 779
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Guns International #: 102392891
Category - Westley Richards Rifles
- Single Shot Rifles - English
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Seller: BwanaRed
Member Since: 1/20/22
State:
Virginia
Country: United States
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: USPS money order, certfied bank check
About Us: Private seller No international sales or shipping Returns not accepted on used parts
Westley Richards 300 Sherwood caliber; patent no. 9711 Detachable barrel ; Martini
removable action
Description: Offered for purchase at a new reduced price is a Westley Richards single shot rifle with a Martini Patent Removable action with a Patent No 9711 detachable barrel #787. Action in excellent condition showing 95% blueing.Left side of action showing serial No. 5123. Right side of action shows assembly # 3905 and also marked " Patent Removable action". Under side of action as well as removable barrel and action assembly have matching S.N "23". Top of barrel ahead of rear site dovetail marked " Westley Richards & Co. London". Rear facing triangle noting removable barrel also on top of barrel. British proof marks on right side of barrel noting Nitro Proofed and 300 caliber with a charge of cordite 7-140 max. Left side of action marked " Westley Richards 300 Sherwood". Rear barrel site has a blank in the dovetail slot . NO rear barrel site. A front barrel site with cover marked AgA and a rear action fully adjustable for windage and elevation tang site. It is also marked AgA. The barrel crown is treaded and is covered with a screw on metal cap. Blueing on barrel is 85% with shinny area just around rear site dovetail. No rust or pitting. The bore is bright with strong rifling and no pitting. The stock looks to be refinished English walnut with repaires where a rear stock tang site was located. Also has pin holes filled with a black material. British sling eyes on barrel and stock. Both butt stock and forearm has original checkering. Rifle weights 6.2 lbs with a 27.5 inch barrel, light weight and perfectly balanced. Also included with this purchase is a "as new" 3 die set by RCBS of loading dies with shell holder. Also 100 rounds of new Bertram Brass plus 13 rounds of once fired Bertram brass. Brass is in 20 round Bertram labeled boxes. All for the 300 Sherwood caliber. Excellent info for reloading this caliber and its' performance can be found in "Rifle Magazine ,issue #199 , January 2002. Article by Ross Seyfried titled " Little Rifles, Long Range" pages 38-45. Goggle "300 Sherwood" for more loading data on the internet. Please review all photos for a closer look at all the details to help you in your decision to purchase. This is a rare and used firearm and is shown and described as honestly as this collector is able. Email me or call to clarify any and all questions before the purchase. RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. When rifle is purchased it will be transferred from my FFL dealer to buyers FFL dealer. Thank you for your interest. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .300 Sherwood Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: 300 Sherwood martini action T.D Serial Number: 5123 Barrel Length: 27.5 inches Bore: 300 sherwood caliber with .300 dia groove Chambers: 300 sherwood Ejectors: Martini extractors Condition: Very good Metal Condition: 95%action blueing;85 %barrel blueing with polished area around rear site dovetail which is filled with site blank. No rust or pitting Wood Condition: Fair. Patches where rear tang site was located. Also pin holes filled with a black material. Wood looks to have been refinished. Solid with no cracks or splits. Bore Condition: Very good with bright and strong rifleing. No rust or pitting. Action: WR removeable Martini action with WR patent take down barrel Triggers: Single Stock: Plain grade english walnut Butt Pad: WR factory original butt plate. Plastic I believe with WR logo Weight: 6lbs 2 oz. Sights: Original front hooded site, no barrel site, rear action tang folding site, ajustable for elevation and windage Proof:Nitro: yes |
Guns International #: 102392891
Seller's Inventory #: 779
Guns International #: 102392891
Seller's Inventory #: 779