Westley Richards .450 Monkey Tail capping breech loading carbine, 24 inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight and stamped with serial number 19198, the lock marked with a triangle and 1884 date, the 'tail' breech catch also marked with a triangle and 'Westley Richards Patent'. Possibly of South African origin with several 'field' repairs including a replaced hammer, butt plate and a spiced piece of wood to the tail of the butt.
Section 58 (2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.
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Sold for £440
Auction: Arms, Militaria, Medals & Firearms - Live Online, 25th Feb, 2021
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