Guns International #: 101642426
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Guns International #: 101642426
Category - Westley Richards Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Westley Richards, Monkey Tail Centerfire 1868, .450
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. Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .450 Black Powder Express Price: $4,800.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 101642426
Guns International #: 101642426