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Lot #3368

Lot 3367: Westley Richards Bolt Action Rifle 318 Express

Westley Richards Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle in 318 Accelerated Express Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 3367: Westley Richards Bolt Action Rifle 318 Express

Westley Richards Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle in 318 Accelerated Express Caliber

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Westley Richards Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle in 318 Accelerated Express Caliber

Manufacturer: Westley Richards
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 318 Express
Barrel: 26 1/4 inches round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1426
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built on a classic standard length Mauser 98 action. It is chambered in the 318 Accelerated Express caliber. The right rear of the barrel is marked with four British crown proofs, "318 EX" and "CORDITE 57 - 250 MAX". The left side of the front receiver ring is marked "LT 38627/WESTLEY RICHARDS/.318 ACCELERATED/EXPRESS", and the right side is marked with a "crown/BV" proof. Equipped with a blade and "poachers bead" front sight with a folding hood, and rear sight with one fixed leaf and four folding leaves marked "200" through "500". There is a sling swivel eye mounted on the underside of the barrel. Mounted with a nicely figured straight grain multi-point checkered walnut pistol grip stock with an ebony forend, shadow line cheekpiece, solid rubber recoil pad, sling swivel eye and silver initial oval.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refinished with 99% of the blue and only minimal light handling marks. The stock is very fine with sharp checkering and minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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