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Some of the Natal Native Contingent and the Natal Native Horse under Colonel Durnford, had the Westley Richards Carbine. This light rifle — [was] a capping percussion lock breechloader, was developed in 1858 and was known as the ‘Monkey-tail’, from the long curved lever at the top of the breech block, which, when lifted up, opened the breech.
Firstly, this is (presumably) a bullet designed by and for the Westley Richards Monkey Tail 25" Carbine specifically for "loading from the muzzle". As such, it does seem a bit short - particularly considering that it is a hollow based bullet.
Make: Westley Richards. Model: Monkey Tail. Serial Number: 696. Year of Manufacture: 1867. Caliber: .45. Action Type: Breech Loading Percussion Rifle. Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “.45”, the top of the barrel is marked “WHITWORTH PATENT”, and the right shoulder is marked “483”.
26 de mai. de 2024 · 1874. Description. Westley Richards (monkey tail) Carbine. Percussion lock marked WESLEY RICHARDS & Co and 1874 within a triangle. Barrel marked .483, Whitworth Patent and 12809. It is complete with sling swivels and original cleaning rod. History / Summary. The Westley Richards Carbine was issued to the Victorian Volunteers and are marked VV ...
1 de dez. de 2020 · With the “Monkey Tail” and the patented falling-block of 1868, Westley Richards played a major role in introducing the breech-loading rifle into military service. Westley Richards game scene engraved centre fire 12 gauge shotgun, made 1885.
3 de nov. de 2016 · SCARCE “MONKEY TAIL” Carbine by WESTLEY RICHARDS British Percussion Antique Breech Loading Favorite of Boers during War, 1867 Date Here we present an antique Westley Richards Monkey Tail Breech-Loading Percussion Carbine, made in 1867 in Birmingham, England. Westley Richards & Co. still make world class firearms to this day, over 200 years.
2 de mar. de 2017 · Westley Richards Monkey Tail £2,300 Other Rifle Trade Seller Used - Excellent Condition Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Other Description WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO A RARE .451 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING MILITARY MATCH RIFLE, MODEL 'MONKEY TAIL', serial no. 493, dated for '1860', with 36in. barrel...
