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BRITISH WESTLEY RICHARDS "MONKEY TAIL" CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
BRITISH WESTLEY RICHARDS  MONKEY TAIL  CARBINE.
Cal. .451. S# 1449. Bbl. 20". Round barrel with large rectangular front sight and folding, fixed rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked near the breech "WHITWORTH. PATENT" with the number "451" on the left side and "485" on the right. The top of the "monkey tail" is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT" with a triangle. The left side of the receiver has numerous military proofs along with a "P" over "C" and the number "1449". The lock is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO" in front of the hammer, and in back of the hammer there is a triangle enclosing the date "1867". Brass trigger guard, buttplate, and nosecap. Iron barrel band with bayonet lug, ramrod, and sling swivels. There is a leather sling included for display purposes. Walnut stock. CONDITION: barrel has a gray/brown finish, as does the receiver. The lock has a lightly mottled finish and holds both full & half cock. Brass has a mellow mustard patina. Stock shows numerous small dents & dings but no major faults. Good, heavily rifled bore. (01-23164/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.