*WESLEY RICHARDS 1881 PATENT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations.

*WESLEY RICHARDS 1881 PATENT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. .450 #1 Express. This unusual rifle has a 28-1/2″ tapered round bbl with Nock form. The silver beaded front sight is transversely dovetailed through a block. A sling eye is affixed to the bottom of the bbl. The two folding leaf rear sight is laterally dovetailed through a block. The bbl is engraved on the left side “For Wesley Richards No. 1 Express Cartridge .450”. There are British black powder proofs, and the serial number “1756” to the left of the Nock form. The opening lever has a checkered thumb piece and there is a sliding safety in front of the trigger. The charcoal blued side-lever action is un-engraved except for “Deeley-Edge Patent” on the right side under the opening lever, and “Wesley Richards & Co. 178 New Bond Street, London” in three lines on the left. The top of the action has a triangular Westley Richards logo. The top tang has a Lyman sight. The dense European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over a steel trap butt plate. The stock has a sling eye and a vacant silver oval. The forend has a fluted horn tip and is attached to the bbl with a side nail through oval German silver escutions. The checkering is in a point pattern with mullered borders. This rifle is pictured in Wal Winfer”s book, The British Single Shot Rifle, Volume IV, (Westley Richards) on page 137. Winfer estimates that somewhere between 200 and 400 of these actions were produced. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: The bbl retains 70% of its original blue finish turning to brown. The action retains 60-70% of its charcoal blue, silvered on high edges with some loss due to flaking. The trigger guard retains 30% of its blue. The stocks retain most of their original oil finish with numerous handling marks, and small scratches. The checkering is slightly worn especially under forearm. The Metford Rifled bore is bright and shiny, but a bit frosty toward the breech. 4-33685 MGM42 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1010	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Correction) The catalogue states that this is a modern firearm, however it is not a modern firearm, therefore not subject to BATFE regulations. WESLEY RICHARDS 1881 PATENT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. .450 #1 Express. This unusual rifle has a 28-1/2″ tapered round bbl with Nock form. The silver beaded front sight is transversely dovetailed through a block. A sling eye is affixed to the bottom of the bbl. The two folding leaf rear sight is laterally dovetailed through a block. The bbl is engraved on the left side “For Wesley Richards No. 1 Express Cartridge .450”. There are British black powder proofs, and the serial number “1756” to the left of the Nock form. The opening lever has a checkered thumb piece and there is a sliding safety in front of the trigger. The charcoal blued side-lever action is un-engraved except for “Deeley-Edge Patent” on the right side under the opening lever, and “Wesley Richards & Co. 178 New Bond Street, London” in three lines on the left. The top of the action has a triangular Westley Richards logo. The top tang has a Lyman sight. The dense European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over a steel trap butt plate. The stock has a sling eye and a vacant silver oval. The forend has a fluted horn tip and is attached to the bbl with a side nail through oval German silver escutions. The checkering is in a point pattern with mullered borders. This rifle is pictured in Wal Winfer”s book, The British Single Shot Rifle, Volume IV, (Westley Richards) on page 137. Winfer estimates that somewhere between 200 and 400 of these actions were produced. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: The bbl retains 70% of its original blue finish turning to brown. The action retains 60-70% of its charcoal blue, silvered on high edges with some loss due to flaking. The trigger guard retains 30% of its blue. The stocks retain most of their original oil finish with numerous handling marks, and small scratches. The checkering is slightly worn especially under forearm. The Metford Rifled bore is bright and shiny, but a bit frosty toward the breech. 4-33685 MGM42 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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