Westley Richards Monkey Tail .450 pistol, serial number 79, 7" barrel marked 'Whitworth Patent' and '25 grains' stock mounted with brass furniture and stamped 79, unit marked 'R.2.E.5', the named lock dated 1867 within a triangle, the breach also marked 'Westley Richards Patent' and bearing a triangle.
Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.
Dimensions: 35cm long
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Sold for £900
Auction: Three Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria, 28th Apr, 2026
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75% of the sale to be sold without reserve.
Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April at 11am Daily.
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