Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 395

Westley Richards Arms & Ammunition Company: a .577/.450 Alexander Henry falling block service

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1008

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Description

Westley Richards Arms & Ammunition Company: a .577/.450 Alexander Henry falling block service rifle for the New South Wales contract, barrel 33.25 in., tangent/ladder back sight, breech marked 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING', Birmingham proof, left side of action marked 'HENRY'S PATENT', right with 'W.R A & A Co' over '1871', left-side external hammer, lock plate marked 'ALEXR HENRY', full stock with steel furniture, bayonet bar to the upper band, butt stock stamped 'N.S.W.' over 'V. 18' and with sold-out-of-service marks, button head clearing rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(127.3cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection