Details of Lot 54
WESTLEY RICHARDS
A .318 ACCELERATED EXPRESS BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. LT39452

22-inch barrel with ramp fore sight with folding hood and moon bead, the raised rear sight with folding leaves to 500, the receiver with matted top surface and scroll engraving, bolt with flag safety, magazine with hinged base plate, folding tang sight, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate with trap, sling eyes, 14 1/2-inch pull, 7lb. 13oz., nitro proof
S1

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1913.

Sold for £2600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 April 2017
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply