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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was built in 1925
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A .450/.400 (3IN. NITRO EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. T7158
'MADE FOR LYON & LYON LTD., CALCUTTA, BY WESTLEY RICHARDS'
Treble-grip action-body, the sides of the action-body engraved with stylized scenes of tigers in their naturalistic habitats, well figured stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap, and ventilated recoil-pad, the barrels with with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 11lb. 1½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro proof
'MADE FOR LYON & LYON LTD., CALCUTTA, BY WESTLEY RICHARDS'
Treble-grip action-body, the sides of the action-body engraved with stylized scenes of tigers in their naturalistic habitats, well figured stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap, and ventilated recoil-pad, the barrels with with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 11lb. 1½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro proof
Special notice
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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