*VERY FINE BEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 NEW UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT TAKEDOWN EXPRESS RIFLE.

*VERY FINE BEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 NEW UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT TAKEDOWN EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 34214. (ca 1900) Cal. 400/ 360 NE.(.362 Bore diameter). 27-1/2″ Round bbl is fitted with nicely ramped and engraved island bases for front and rear sights. Rear sight is one standing, four folding express leaf sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards. Leaves have inlaid platinum lines. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into base. Top of bbl is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. & Co. LONDON”. Bbl takes down with typical Westley Richards bayonet system. Removable forend has heavy iron which fits into front of action in early style. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and Birmingham proofs. Top of bbl either side of rear sight island is engraved “Westley Richards High Velocity Nitro Express Rifle .360 Bore.” and “W. R Patent Detachable Barrel. 237.” (Patent use number). Case hardened new under lever action with end of the lever checkered and cranked to the right, is fitted with Westley Richards patent automatic tang safety, (SAFE is inlaid in gold), with patent use no. “190” engraved in front. Trigger housing and guard are charcoal blued. Metal parts are engraved with very well cut medium scroll at about 70% coverage, with “Westley Richards & Co London” in scrolled riband with large shaded scroll finials on left side of action. SN is at top left of receiver ring, which is flattened and checkered on top. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Westley Richards small molded double shadow line right hand cheekpiece with vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Point pattern 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Nicely chamfered side panels terminate in ovoid drop points, in Westley Richards “Best” style. Small splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Iron is engraved with SN and “Patent No 9711″. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-9/16”. Also included are a set of RCBS dies and 20 loaded rounds, formed from 9.3 x 75 R brass. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue with slight silvering at muzzle, on high edges of sights, and thinning a bit from carrying. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on lever knob and on other high edges, and retains a considerable amount of its orig lacquer. Trigger housing retains most of its charcoal blue, with some flaking on trigger guard bow. Stocks appear to have had a light oil refinish as there are a number of minor compressions and marks under finish, however edges and detail have been preserved. Finish has a very pleasing presentation. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. Takedown system is tight. Dies and ammo are excellent. A best quality example of this relatively scarce single shot (Winfer estimates that fewer than 500 were produced) with all the bells and whistles. 4-45061 MGM183 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1229	$15,930.00	VERY FINE BEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 NEW UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT TAKEDOWN EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 34214. (ca 1900) Cal. 400/ 360 NE.(.362 Bore diameter). 27-1/2″ Round bbl is fitted with nicely ramped and engraved island bases for front and rear sights. Rear sight is one standing, four folding express leaf sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards. Leaves have inlaid platinum lines. Silver front bead is longitudinally dovetailed into base. Top of bbl is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. & Co. LONDON”. Bbl takes down with typical Westley Richards bayonet system. Removable forend has heavy iron which fits into front of action in early style. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and Birmingham proofs. Top of bbl either side of rear sight island is engraved “Westley Richards High Velocity Nitro Express Rifle .360 Bore.” and “W. R Patent Detachable Barrel. 237.” (Patent use number). Case hardened new under lever action with end of the lever checkered and cranked to the right, is fitted with Westley Richards patent automatic tang safety, (SAFE is inlaid in gold), with patent use no. “190” engraved in front. Trigger housing and guard are charcoal blued. Metal parts are engraved with very well cut medium scroll at about 70% coverage, with “Westley Richards & Co London” in scrolled riband with large shaded scroll finials on left side of action. SN is at top left of receiver ring, which is flattened and checkered on top. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock features classic Westley Richards small molded double shadow line right hand cheekpiece with vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Point pattern 26 LPI checkering has mullered borders. Nicely chamfered side panels terminate in ovoid drop points, in Westley Richards “Best” style. Small splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Iron is engraved with SN and “Patent No 9711″. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-9/16”. Also included are a set of RCBS dies and 20 loaded rounds, formed from 9.3 x 75 R brass. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue with slight silvering at muzzle, on high edges of sights, and thinning a bit from carrying. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color, silvered on lever knob and on other high edges, and retains a considerable amount of its orig lacquer. Trigger housing retains most of its charcoal blue, with some flaking on trigger guard bow. Stocks appear to have had a light oil refinish as there are a number of minor compressions and marks under finish, however edges and detail have been preserved. Finish has a very pleasing presentation. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. Takedown system is tight. Dies and ammo are excellent. A best quality example of this relatively scarce single shot (Winfer estimates that fewer than 500 were produced) with all the bells and whistles. 4-45061 MGM183 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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