Westley Richards: a .500/.450 (No 2 Musket) side lever falling block sporting rifle, serial number

Westley Richards: a .500/.450 (No 2 Musket) side lever falling block sporting rifle, serial number 3318, hexagonal barrel 30 in. with engine turned matting to the top flat and inscribed thereon 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. & CO. LONDON.', inscribed 'FOR NO 2 MUSKET CARTRIDGE' to the left shoulder flat, Cape back sight with one standing and five folding leaves supplemented by a ladder, Birmingham proof, scroll engraved action body inscribed with maker's name and 'DEELEY-EDGE PATENT' and with triangle trademark, chequered semi-pistol grip stock, forend with key fastener and horn cap, brass tipped wooden clearing rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection