Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Webley & Scott Farquharson Single-barrel Rifle, c. early 20th century, serial number 11493, .360 caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, marked on the left of the receiver "WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD.," and on the right "WEBLEY PATENT," marked on the top of the barrel "MADE FOR/WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. SHATTESBURY AVENUE LONDON & BIRMINGHAM/D.N. BISWAS & CO. CALCUTTA.," barrel lg. 27, overall lg. 44 1/2 in.
Provenance: Westley Richards, Springfield, Missouri, April 16, 1999.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $2,000-2,500
Gun has been restored, with some pitting under the fore-end.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Scott Farquharson Single-barrel, CALCUTTA, LONDON, SpringfieldChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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