*WESTLEY RICHARDS .425 MAGNUM MAUSER RIFLE WITH CUSTOM STOCK.

SN 39455. (ca 1914) Cal. .425 WR. 24″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, and island front base with fine bead and hood. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl, and top of bbl is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. LONDON.” Right side of bbl is marked “MADE FOR WALTER LOCKE & Co Ltd CALCUTTA LAHORE & DELHI.” Standard length Model 98 large ring commercial action is marked “Westley Richards .425 Magnum Express” on receiver ring, along with view proof and SN. Action has been fitted with side scope mount base. Bolt with typical pear-shaped knob has had part of the handle ground away to clear scope. Flag safety is gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bottom metal is fitted with Westley Richards unique box magazine to allow for five cartridges, and is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT 100 – 09” and with use no. “130”. Forward portion of magazine has checkered horn insert as transition to wood. Single pull trigger has stippled finger blade. Boldly figured and nicely marbled claro walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over red Silver pad, and features large Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, what appears to be orig gutta percha grip cap, as well as a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a well done re-blue, markings still clear. Custom stock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with just a hint of erosion at throat. Action smooth. This caliber was highly regarded in Africa, and most of these rifles saw extremely hard use, and are seldom found with good bores. This rifle would be an excellent candidate for a correct re-stock. 4-45959 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2498

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2498	$6,900.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS .425 MAGNUM MAUSER RIFLE WITH CUSTOM STOCK. SN 39455. (ca 1914) Cal. .425 WR. 24″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with one standing, four folding leaf express rear sight, and island front base with fine bead and hood. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl, and top of bbl is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. LONDON.” Right side of bbl is marked “MADE FOR WALTER LOCKE & Co Ltd CALCUTTA LAHORE & DELHI.” Standard length Model 98 large ring commercial action is marked “Westley Richards .425 Magnum Express” on receiver ring, along with view proof and SN. Action has been fitted with side scope mount base. Bolt with typical pear-shaped knob has had part of the handle ground away to clear scope. Flag safety is gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bottom metal is fitted with Westley Richards unique box magazine to allow for five cartridges, and is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT 100 – 09” and with use no. “130”. Forward portion of magazine has checkered horn insert as transition to wood. Single pull trigger has stippled finger blade. Boldly figured and nicely marbled claro walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over red Silver pad, and features large Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, what appears to be orig gutta percha grip cap, as well as a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of a well done re-blue, markings still clear. Custom stock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with just a hint of erosion at throat. Action smooth. This caliber was highly regarded in Africa, and most of these rifles saw extremely hard use, and are seldom found with good bores. This rifle would be an excellent candidate for a correct re-stock. 4-45959 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2498 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*WESTLEY RICHARDS .425 MAGNUM MAUSER RIFLE WITH CUSTOM STOCK.