December 2022 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S1222 Lot 2039
A .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE CIRCA 1874, serial no. 12823,

Product Details

* A .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE CIRCA 1874, serial no. 12823, with 25 in. Birmingham proofed barrel, the breech marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', and the breech flap stamped 'MANUFACTURED / BY / WESTLEY RICHARDS', plain lock bearing the company's triangle trademark dated 1874 and the makers name 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' to the centre, iron mounted full walnut stock, with crack and repair to left-side opposite the lock, the hammer missing and tumbler shank broken, barrel and mounts reblued, and stock quite sharp. a worthwhile restoration project,

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Estimate £200-300