Lot #563 - Australian Colonial Issue Westley Richards Capping Breech Loading Carbine
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2012 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:563
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Lot Description:Australian Colonial Issue Westley Richards Capping Breech Loading Carbine
451 Cal; 25.2" barrel; g. bore; std front & rear sights; orig leather cover to rear sight; lhs of barrel marked s/n 1392; breech marked WESTLEY RICHARDS PATERNT; lock plate marked WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO & date of 1862 within a triangle; butt tang marked V.V. M.62 140; iron furniture with lhs fitted with saddle bar; g. profiles & clear markings; soft grey patina to barrel bands, lock & furniture; f to g stock with an old, aged crack to wrist on lhs going as far as the breech; complete with rod; butt trap missing; gwo & f. to g. cond -
Estimate:A$1,200 - 1,600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.





