A SCARCE .577/.450 ORANGE FREE STATE MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. OVS3348, dated 1897, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel marked 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' and '1897' in triangle, falling block action, slab-sided receiver marked 'MARTINI PATENT' on right and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS / OVS / 3348' on left, full walnut stock, complete with cleaning rod and sling swivels, fore-end varnished, back sight dented, cocking indicator retention screw absent, 49in. overall. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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