Details of Lot 69
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A SCARCE .500 (3-INCH) NEW MODEL FALLING BLOCK TAKE-DOWN RIFLE, NO. 25012

29 1/2-inch detachable octagonal barrel with machined top surface, raised fore sight, raised rib with folding Express sights, detachable fore-end, the frame, underlever and trigger block with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, engraved steel butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 7lb. 15oz., black powder proof

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Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply