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Lot 571: Westley Richards Magazine Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express

Westley Richards Magazine Bolt Action Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 571: Westley Richards Magazine Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express

Westley Richards Magazine Bolt Action Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Westley Richards Magazine Bolt Action Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 318 Express
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1783
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 408
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built off a Mauser 98 pattern action. Features a ramped beaded blade front with folding cover and five-leaf (one standing, four folding graduated from 100-500 yards) rear notch sights, a re-attached sling loop, barrel marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. LONDON" ahead of the rear sight, along with "318 EX/CORDITE 37-250 MAX" and British proofs on the right at the breech. A triangle is stamped into the barrel knox. The top left side of receiver marked "L.T. 38992/WESTLEY RICHARDS/318 ACCELERATED/EXPRESS" while the top of the receiver ring is matted. The bolt handle is fitted with a horn knob, and the magazine floor plate features a unlocking lever, and the magazine lacks a follower or follower spring. Fitted with a multi-point checkered walnut pistol grip stock with horn forend cap, horn grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and trapdoor buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refinished, retaining 85% plus blue finish with light spotting, edge wear, and thinning round the chamber and breech. The stock is fine as sanded and re-oiled with crisp re-cut checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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