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A FINE DEELEY-EDGE PATENT .400/.360 (2¾IN. NITRO EXPRESS) FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, NO. 20204
The action-body and furniture with a plain blued finish, stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate (with trap), sling-eyes, the detachable forend with horn-cap, the Westley Richards' patent 'Detachable Barrel' with block-mounted open-sights
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 13½in. pull, 27in. barrel, nitro proof
The action-body and furniture with a plain blued finish, stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate (with trap), sling-eyes, the detachable forend with horn-cap, the Westley Richards' patent 'Detachable Barrel' with block-mounted open-sights
Weight 6lb. 12½oz., 13½in. pull, 27in. 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.
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'.
Sale room notice
Please note that this Lot is exempt from certification provided it is acquired as a curiosity or ornament only.