Details of Lot 86
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 28-BORE/.300 SHERWOOD BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR CAPE RIFLE, NO. 4098

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rifle barrel severely pitted, machined rib with folding leaf sights and top extension, the plain frame and top lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch stock with semi pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, sling eyes, 6lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the rifle was completed in 1911.
S1

Sold for £800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
16 April 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply