(A) WESTLEY RICHARDS BREECH LOADING MONKEY TAIL PERCUSSION PISTOL.

A scarce Monkey Tail pistol as was produced for the Lisbon based Portuguese 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the Queens Lancers. Whitworth rifled barrel and Westley Richards patent "Monkey Tail" breech. Lock plate is dated "1867" in a triangle and marked for "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.". Brass mounted walnut stock with rings mounted on the left side and pommel. Pommel has 2nd Cavalry Regiment "R2 / A / 41" unit marking. CONDITION: Very Good. Iron has drifted to a rich gray patina. Stocks appear cleaned with some impressions and nicks. Mounts were polished, now starting to mellow. Bright, well defined bore. Fine mechanics.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

8 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.475 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Westley Richards

Model

Monkey Tail