Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 701
A WESTLEY RICHARDS .300 (SHERWOOD) MARTINI-ACTION MODEL SHERWOOD TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 7230,

Product Details

* A WESTLEY RICHARDS .300 (SHERWOOD) MARTINI-ACTION MODEL 'SHERWOOD' TARGET RIFLE, serial no. 7230,
circa 1913, with 27 1/2in. barrel signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. LONDON', replacement dove-tailed brass fore-sight, rear-sight absent, the breech end marked 'PATENT NO. 9711 DETACHABLE BARREL 1624' and 'FOR .300 SPECIAL CARTRIDGE', triangular trademark to nocksform, slab-sided Martini-type action marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS SHERWOOD RIFLE' on the left hand side, fitted with a period peep-sight from another to left side of action (sight incomplete), chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock, smooth iron heel-plate and under-lever, chequered walnut fore-end, traces of finish, chequering rubbed smooth

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £300-500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament