RARE WESTLEY RICHARDS TRANSITIONAL SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK MBL TARGET RIFLE.

SN 435. (ca. 1875) Cal. .577-450 BPE. 33-1/4″ Round bbl with Nock form, is rifled in Metford style with gain twist, and is fitted with military type folding V-notch rear sight with ladder sight to 1000 yards. Front sight is typical military barleycorn on a block. SN and Birmingham proofs are on left rear of bbl. Blued dropping block action has toggle safety on right in front of trigger guard bow, and checkered thumb spur at rear. Left side of action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LIMITED BIRMINGHAM”. Right side is marked “DEELEY – EDGE PATENT”. Rifle is stocked with figured European walnut in military style, with steel buttplate having trap. Long forend with steel cap extends to within 2″ of muzzle, is held in place by two bands and a transverse pin. Front band has bayonet lug, and sling loop matching that on toe line of buttstock. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, with some stock repairs. Bbl retains a considerable amount of its orig blue, thinned and browned, with a number of marks and rubs. Action retains most of its orig bright blue with considerable loss due to flaking, mostly on top and left side. Stocks retain most what appears to be their orig finish, showing relatively hard use, with a number of hard knocks and fairly deep dings. Area around action shows a number of pinned and glued repairs, but is strong and stable. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout, with only one or two very minor light pits at breech end. Action is crisp, but a bit dirty. This is an exceptionally rare and unusual rifle with only 11 examples known as reported in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES Volume 4 by Wal Winfer. Most known examples are in relatively poor condition. 4-50174 MGM125 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3394

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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	3394	$0.00	RARE WESTLEY RICHARDS TRANSITIONAL SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK MBL TARGET RIFLE. SN 435. (ca. 1875) Cal. .577-450 BPE. 33-1/4″ Round bbl with Nock form, is rifled in Metford style with gain twist, and is fitted with military type folding V-notch rear sight with ladder sight to 1000 yards. Front sight is typical military barleycorn on a block. SN and Birmingham proofs are on left rear of bbl. Blued dropping block action has toggle safety on right in front of trigger guard bow, and checkered thumb spur at rear. Left side of action is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LIMITED BIRMINGHAM”. Right side is marked “DEELEY – EDGE PATENT”. Rifle is stocked with figured European walnut in military style, with steel buttplate having trap. Long forend with steel cap extends to within 2″ of muzzle, is held in place by two bands and a transverse pin. Front band has bayonet lug, and sling loop matching that on toe line of buttstock. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, with some stock repairs. Bbl retains a considerable amount of its orig blue, thinned and browned, with a number of marks and rubs. Action retains most of its orig bright blue with considerable loss due to flaking, mostly on top and left side. Stocks retain most what appears to be their orig finish, showing relatively hard use, with a number of hard knocks and fairly deep dings. Area around action shows a number of pinned and glued repairs, but is strong and stable. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout, with only one or two very minor light pits at breech end. Action is crisp, but a bit dirty. This is an exceptionally rare and unusual rifle with only 11 examples known as reported in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES Volume 4 by Wal Winfer. Most known examples are in relatively poor condition. 4-50174 MGM125 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3394 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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RARE WESTLEY RICHARDS TRANSITIONAL SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK MBL TARGET RIFLE.