*WESTLEY RICHARDS MAUSER BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

*WESTLEY RICHARDS MAUSER BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN LT42564. (1937) Cal. .318 Express. 26″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Westley Richards & Co London.” on top, fitted with sweated-on island rear sight base mounting one standing, four folding leaf express sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards, as well as sleeved-on Westley Richards patent front sight and base with flip-up moon bead and flip-over checkered sight hood. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Mauser 98 large ring action is stippled on ring, left side engraved with SN and “Westley Richards” “318 Accelerated” “Express”. Birmingham nitro proofs are on bbl and action, which have been fitted with case hardened Noske scope mounts holding Noske 2-1/2 X scope, with post reticle. A modern Timney type trigger has been fitted. Bolt has bent down, pear-shaped knob, checkered on flattened under portion with stippled ring on top. Case hardened bolt shroud has original flag type safety with SAFE inlaid in gold. Bottom metal with military type lock screws, has been extended at rear to accept extra length of .318 cartridge, and fitted with Westley Richards type hinged floorplate, with checkered toggle release. Well marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad over 9/16″ ebony spacer. Stock features flat top 18 LPI checkering at grip and forend with horn forend tip and ebonite grip cap with engraved screw-in steel trap, as well as a sling eye matching bbl, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl, action, and floorplate retain nearly all of an immersion re-blue over light pitting, floorplate subsequently silvered. Noske rings and bolt shroud are case hardened and retain nearly all of that color. Stock retains nearly all of a professional rubbed oil finish, stock repaired through action areas with pins plugged with epoxy. Checkering re-cut. Metford rifle bore is fine, bright and shiny, with some erosion and darkening at throat. 4-46048 MGM295 (3,000-5,000)

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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	1231	$0.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS MAUSER BOLT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN LT42564. (1937) Cal. .318 Express. 26″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Westley Richards & Co London.” on top, fitted with sweated-on island rear sight base mounting one standing, four folding leaf express sight graduated from 100 to 500 yards, as well as sleeved-on Westley Richards patent front sight and base with flip-up moon bead and flip-over checkered sight hood. Sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Mauser 98 large ring action is stippled on ring, left side engraved with SN and “Westley Richards” “318 Accelerated” “Express”. Birmingham nitro proofs are on bbl and action, which have been fitted with case hardened Noske scope mounts holding Noske 2-1/2 X scope, with post reticle. A modern Timney type trigger has been fitted. Bolt has bent down, pear-shaped knob, checkered on flattened under portion with stippled ring on top. Case hardened bolt shroud has original flag type safety with SAFE inlaid in gold. Bottom metal with military type lock screws, has been extended at rear to accept extra length of .318 cartridge, and fitted with Westley Richards type hinged floorplate, with checkered toggle release. Well marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over Silver type pad over 9/16″ ebony spacer. Stock features flat top 18 LPI checkering at grip and forend with horn forend tip and ebonite grip cap with engraved screw-in steel trap, as well as a sling eye matching bbl, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Henry H. Blagden Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Bbl, action, and floorplate retain nearly all of an immersion re-blue over light pitting, floorplate subsequently silvered. Noske rings and bolt shroud are case hardened and retain nearly all of that color. Stock retains nearly all of a professional rubbed oil finish, stock repaired through action areas with pins plugged with epoxy. Checkering re-cut. Metford rifle bore is fine, bright and shiny, with some erosion and darkening at throat. 4-46048 MGM295 (3,000-5,000) 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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