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Lot 3267:Westley Richards Deeley Edge Patent Falling Block Sporting Rifle

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3267:Westley Richards Deeley Edge Patent Falling Block Sporting Rifle

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Fine Engraved Westley Richards & Co. Gold-Name 1873 Deeley & Edge Patent Falling Block Sporting Rifle

The Damascus barrel is stamped "HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING" and "68" on the upper left flat, and the full length raised rib is matted and signed "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LIMITED. BIRMINGHAM." in gold inlay and has "RIFLE/FOR NO. 2 CASE" at the breech end. It is equipped with an adjustable globe front sight, eight rear sight leaves with platinum sight lines graduated from 100 to 800 yards, a 1-1500 yard graduated tangent rear sight, and a finely adjustable aperture target sight mounted on the upper tang. The action has fine scroll engraving along with a deer vignette on the right, "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO./LIMITED LONDON" in a banner on the left, and "DEELEY & EDGE'S/PATENT" on the lower left. The lever has a pivoting safety catch, and the trigger has a set mechanism blade. The forearm has an engraved silver cap and fine checkering. The nicely figured buttstock has a checkered wrist, a silver escutcheon with an engraved coronet over a monogram, a 14 1/2 inch length of pull, engraved silver heel and toe plates, and a checkered butt. Sling swivel eyes are fitted to the middle cleaning rod ferrule and the buttstock, and a brass tipped cleaning rod is mounted below the Birmingham black powder proofed barrel.

ConditionFine with clear and sharp engraving, 60% original blue finish on the action, the original blue faded to plum on the barrel, slight discoloration, some visible Damascus patterns, aged patina and minor rub wear on the silver, and mild marks and scratches. The refinished stock is very good and has crisp checkering, smooth finish, and minor edge wear at the butt. Mechanical excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWestley Richards
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge450
Barrel27 3/4 inch solid rib
Finishblue/gold/silver
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4274
Catalog page132
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