Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in June 1879
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A DEELEY-EDGE .303 FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 13246
With an interchangeable extra .30-40 barrel
Plain blued finish, automatic tang safety, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, the detachable forend with horn cap, the Westley Richards' patent 'Detachable Barrel' with block-mounted open-sights and bead-foresight, the extra .30-40 barrel by another, with open-sights
13 7/8in. pull
.303 Barrel:-
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 27½in. barrel, nitro proof
.30-40 Barrel:-
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 27¾in. barrel, nitro proof
With an interchangeable extra .30-40 barrel
Plain blued finish, automatic tang safety, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, the detachable forend with horn cap, the Westley Richards' patent 'Detachable Barrel' with block-mounted open-sights and bead-foresight, the extra .30-40 barrel by another, with open-sights
13 7/8in. pull
.303 Barrel:-
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 27½in. barrel, nitro proof
.30-40 Barrel:-
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 27¾in. barrel, nitro proof
Special notice
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.
Sale room notice
The .303 barrel for this lot is unsuitable for use and the rifle will be sold as .30-40 calibre which is exempt from certification provided it is held as a curiosity or ornament