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30 de out. de 2013 · A Portuguese contract Monkey Tail Rifle, 8000 were supplied by W. Richards in 1867. Even after 1870 when the metallic cartridge breech loader was well established and proven, substantial numbers of Monkey Tails were still being manufactured and sold.
The 'tail was a Muzzle-loading – Breech-loading Caplock Pistol / Carbine / Rifle much prized, the carbines by the Boer especially, for its long range accuracy. Patented in March 1858 it has an astounding history, still being made in the late 1880’s and in military service until the turn of the Century.
Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Carbine. This single-shot breechloading carbine incorporates Whitworth pattern hexagonal rifling to stabilize the long length .45 caliber projectiles it fires. It was dubbed the Monkeytail by South African and Portugese troops that were issued it based on the shape of loading lever for the breech. SN 2602.
29 de mai. de 2019 · In 1860, Westley Richards submitted the “Monkey Tail” to the War Dept., which thought the gun had promise, but found fault with some features. It was back to the drawing board for the...
Made by Westley Richards and Company, Birmingham, 1883. This carbine is a capping breechloader which uses a paper cartridge and percussion cap. The nickname 'Monkey Tail', comes from the distinct shape of the receiver which is raised to enable the cartridge to be inserted.
Westley Richards is a British manufacturer of guns and rifles and also a well established gunsmith. The company was founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards , who was responsible for the early innovation of many rifles used in wars featuring the British Army during the 1800s.
18 de abr. de 2022 · Westley Richards Centerfire Monkey Tail Carbine. The Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” was a popular capping breechloader first designed in 1858. It was finally adopted by the British cavalry in 1866, and served until 1881. It was also a popular commercial rifle, especially in remote places like Australia and South Africa.
