May 18, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2022
1868 dated Westley Richards Monkey Tail centerfire single shot rifle, serial number 337, with only approximately 600 ever produced. According to Westley Richards, there are only 12 known, making this the 13th. 24" round barrel in .45 Centerfire with blade front sight, barrel band placed about 4" from muzzle, "WHITWORTH PATENT" marking forward of rear sight, and graduated carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Plain 1-piece walnut stock with brass mountings, nosecap placed about 1" from muzzle, and period cavalry sling swivel. Crosspin placed about 3 - 1/4" from breech in stock. Stock is marked with "ROB HUGHE'S UNIVERSAL FIREARM WORKS BIRMm." in an oval cartouche on right side near butt. Matching serial numbers found on barrel, frame, tail, and bolt. Birmingham proof and view markings on barrel, frame, and bolt on left side. CONDITION: Very good, with iron assemblies turned a gunmetal grey patina with minor freckling throughout. Brass components are bright as lightly cleaned. Stock has been lightly cleaned with handling marks throughout, and no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. TON
Caliber/Bore
.450 Center Fire
Manufacturer
Westley Richards
Paperwork
Westley Richards Article