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Lot 566:Westley Richards .500 Single Barrel Falling Block Sporting Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 566:Westley Richards .500 Single Barrel Falling Block Sporting Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Rare and Massive Westley Richards .500 Bore 1897 Patent Single Barrel Falling Block Dangerous Game Rifle

With round barrel signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON", engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS HIGH VELOCITY NITRO EXPRESS RIFLE .500 BORE." and fitted with a block mounted bead front sight and block mounted rear sight of one fixed and two folding leaves graduated from "100" to "300" yards, each leaf with a platinum inlaid center line. Action signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON" on the left side and with under lever with checkered grip turned slightly to the right of the trigger guard. Casehardened breech block and blued butt plate and composite pistol grip cap, the butt plate with hinged trap cover. Figured 14 1/2 inch pistol grip stock with checkered grip and forearm and blued iron sling eyes. Blacked finish throughout. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz., Birmingham nitro proof marks for 80 grs Cordite and 570 grs bullet.

ConditionFine as refinished during period of use. Barrel and action retain 90% of the blued finish with thinning and surface scratches in some areas. Action block retains much of the original case colors. Markings are clear throughout. Stock is fine with mostly clear checkering, some staining, scratches, and small dents. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection.
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ManufacturerWestley Richards
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge500 Express
Barrel28 inch
Finishblack/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2319
Catalog page238
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