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

Lot 408

Westley Richards: a scarce .450 'Monkey Tail' capping breech-loading carbine with Boer markings,

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £693

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Description

Westley Richards: a scarce .450 'Monkey Tail' capping breech-loading carbine with Boer markings, serial number 18957, barrel 24 in. with Whitworth rifling, Birmingham proof, lifting breech block inscribed 'MANUFACTURED BY WESTLEY RICHARDS', lock dated 1883 within a trademark triangle and inscribed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co', full stock with upper barrel band and lower pin fastener, stock branded deeply with 'O.V.S.' (Orange Free State) on the butt and between the side nails, steel clearing rod; offered together with a reproduction cartridge template and mandrel. [3]. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(105cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection