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

Lot 433

Westley Richards: a .577/.450 Martini-Henry Mk III service rifle for the Orange Free State, serial

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1008

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Description

Westley Richards: a .577/.450 Martini-Henry Mk III service rifle for the Orange Free State, serial number 3295, barrel 33.2 in. and marked 'HENRY RIFLING' and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co', Nock's form with '1897' within triangle trade mark, Birmingham proof, left of action body with 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co' above 'O.V.S.', right with 'MARTINI PATENT', stock and furniture of standard military configuration. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(126cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection