*CLASSIC WESTLEY RICHARDS .318 EXPRESS MAUSER.

SN LT40129. (ca 1919) Cal. .318 Express. 26″ Tapered round bbl with Metford rifling is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.” on top. Bbl shank is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 37 grains cordite and 250 grain bullet. Bbl is fitted with island base for one standing, four folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 100 – 500 yards. Classic front base holds silver bead. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length Model 98 commercial Mauser action has had right portion of receiver ring cut away to eject long cartridge, and magazine lengthened. Top of receiver ring is stippled, and left side is marked with SN, and “W. R. 318” “ACCELERATED EXPRESS”. Blued bolt with classic pear-shaped commercial knob has standard shroud and flag safety. Standard bottom metal with military type release, does not have lock screws. Relatively plain European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over steel buttplate with trap, and features sunburst hard rubber grip cap, horn forend tip, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, and a vacant silver oval, as well as a sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain a considerable amount of their orig blued finish, with areas cleaned and lightly pitted, as well as considerable silvering from normal hand wear. Stock retains approx 70 – 80% of its orig finish, grain open and slightly raised, with a large number of handling marks, dings, and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent, with a hint of frosting in grooves. Action is smooth. There is a 1/2″ stress crack behind top tang. Wood is slightly under metal of buttplate. 4-45880 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2499

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
	2499	$3,450.00	CLASSIC WESTLEY RICHARDS .318 EXPRESS MAUSER. SN LT40129. (ca 1919) Cal. .318 Express. 26″ Tapered round bbl with Metford rifling is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON.” on top. Bbl shank is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 37 grains cordite and 250 grain bullet. Bbl is fitted with island base for one standing, four folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 100 – 500 yards. Classic front base holds silver bead. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length Model 98 commercial Mauser action has had right portion of receiver ring cut away to eject long cartridge, and magazine lengthened. Top of receiver ring is stippled, and left side is marked with SN, and “W. R. 318” “ACCELERATED EXPRESS”. Blued bolt with classic pear-shaped commercial knob has standard shroud and flag safety. Standard bottom metal with military type release, does not have lock screws. Relatively plain European walnut stock measures 14-3/4″ over steel buttplate with trap, and features sunburst hard rubber grip cap, horn forend tip, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend, and a vacant silver oval, as well as a sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain a considerable amount of their orig blued finish, with areas cleaned and lightly pitted, as well as considerable silvering from normal hand wear. Stock retains approx 70 – 80% of its orig finish, grain open and slightly raised, with a large number of handling marks, dings, and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent, with a hint of frosting in grooves. Action is smooth. There is a 1/2″ stress crack behind top tang. Wood is slightly under metal of buttplate. 4-45880 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2499 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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*CLASSIC WESTLEY RICHARDS .318 EXPRESS MAUSER.