Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28 Nov 2023
λ Westley Richards: a .450 (No2) improved Martini sporting rifle, serial number 1906, barrel 30.75
λ Westley Richards: a .450 (No2) improved Martini sporting rifle, serial number 1906, barrel 30.75 in., 'Cape' back sight with five folding leaves (50, 100, 200, 300 & 400 yards) and an adjustable ladder, barrel marked 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING' and 'FOR No 2 CASE', fore sight block (lacking sight element) scroll engraved action with safety lever to the right side and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT RIFLE 170 NEW BOND STREET LONDON' to the left, wooden clearing rod held in pipes to the under-rib and having an extension piece in the butt trap. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(122cm OAL)