*WESTLEY RICHARDS TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE.

*WESTLEY RICHARDS TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE. SN LT37606. (ca 1912) Cal. 30-06. 26″ Classically shaped tapered round bbl is mounted with high island base with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight dovetailed through. A streamlined matted front ramp is banded-on and holds a gold bead Lyman front sight. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Chamber boss is engraved “30-06”. Breech end is machined for Westley Richards proprietary bayonet type 2 lug takedown system. Receiver ring of standard 98 Mauser action has large ring brazed-on to accommodate lugs. Top of ring is stippled, left side engraved with SN and “Westley Richards”. Action has been partially cutaway at front to accommodate a very long cartridge, most likely the 318 Westley Richards. Bolt handle has been bent low, and has pear-shaped knob. Low scope safety has been installed. Left wall is fitted with G & H side mount base. Standard bottom metal has had trigger guard bow nicely thinned and shaped. An aftermarket trigger has been installed. Lightly streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and features standard point pattern checkering at grip, composition grip cap, a vacant silver oval and a sling loop, matching that on bbl, is installed on toe line. Butt portion and forepiece are separated by steel plates as part of takedown system. A ball detent and pivoting toggle latch lock bbl in place. Forend attaches to bbl by a screw through a diamond shaped steel escutcheon, is nicely checkered, and has horn tip. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Accompanying rifle is Griffin & Howe scope mount with 1″ low rings. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. New bbl retains 98% of its lustrous blue, with a few minor marks, mostly near sling swivel. Action retains nearly all of its high polish re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with a number of small marks, most notably on left side near trigger, checkering re-cut. There is evidence of a repaired crack on right side at rear of checkering. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-46772 MGM212 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2350	$5,750.00	WESTLEY RICHARDS TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE. SN LT37606. (ca 1912) Cal. 30-06. 26″ Classically shaped tapered round bbl is mounted with high island base with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight dovetailed through. A streamlined matted front ramp is banded-on and holds a gold bead Lyman front sight. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Chamber boss is engraved “30-06”. Breech end is machined for Westley Richards proprietary bayonet type 2 lug takedown system. Receiver ring of standard 98 Mauser action has large ring brazed-on to accommodate lugs. Top of ring is stippled, left side engraved with SN and “Westley Richards”. Action has been partially cutaway at front to accommodate a very long cartridge, most likely the 318 Westley Richards. Bolt handle has been bent low, and has pear-shaped knob. Low scope safety has been installed. Left wall is fitted with G & H side mount base. Standard bottom metal has had trigger guard bow nicely thinned and shaped. An aftermarket trigger has been installed. Lightly streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and features standard point pattern checkering at grip, composition grip cap, a vacant silver oval and a sling loop, matching that on bbl, is installed on toe line. Butt portion and forepiece are separated by steel plates as part of takedown system. A ball detent and pivoting toggle latch lock bbl in place. Forend attaches to bbl by a screw through a diamond shaped steel escutcheon, is nicely checkered, and has horn tip. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 2-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Accompanying rifle is Griffin & Howe scope mount with 1″ low rings. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. New bbl retains 98% of its lustrous blue, with a few minor marks, mostly near sling swivel. Action retains nearly all of its high polish re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old hand rubbed oil finish with a number of small marks, most notably on left side near trigger, checkering re-cut. There is evidence of a repaired crack on right side at rear of checkering. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. 4-46772 MGM212 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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