Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Westley Richards Rook Rifle, c. early 20th century, serial number 6396, .22 caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, frame lightly engraved with foliate designs, with some remnant color case finish, marked on the left and right sides of the receiver "WESTLEY RICHARDS" in a banner, lightly engraved trigger guard, marked on the left side of the barrel "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON," barrel lg. 23 3/4, overall lg. 40 1/2 in.
Provenance: Westley Richards, Springfield, Missouri, March 9, 1999.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $800-1,000
Two round spots on the left side of the stock near the wrist have been filled, and a few dings on the butt, overall in good condition.
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Keywords
LONDON, SpringfieldChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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