Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 775
A .300 (ROOK) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK OR RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED W. RICHARDS (LIVERPOOL), serial no. 8563,

Product Details

A .300 (ROOK) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK OR RABBIT RIFLE SIGNED W. RICHARDS (LIVERPOOL), serial no. 8563,
for 1891, 26in. nitro reproved lined (marked sleeved in 2008) octagonal barrel, with matted top flat, the two adjacent flats engraved 'W. RICHARDS.' .'300' and '27 OLDHALL ST. LIVERPOOL.', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, dove-tailed standing notch rear sight with additional folding leaf, marked for 50 & 100 yards and with platinum-inlaid sight lines, the underside numbered 42165, plain slender action with non-rebounding central hammer with manufacturers number 42165, retaining traces of finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, splinter fore-end



Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions. Please note all Lots are listed in accordance with UK Law, for overseas buyers, please ensure you are familiar with your relevant local firearms and customs regulations before bidding.

Estimate £800-1,200

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