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Auction: 7012 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 11

A Westley Richards Carbine A Martini action weapon, for the No2 musket round (1 1/2 in. case), with 23in. barrel, the lock-plate inscribed WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT and NA&A Co Ltd 1872, manufactured by the London Arms and Armour Co Ltd 1872, both sides of the butt heavily stamped with initials OFS See illustration Note: This weapon is stated to have been taken at the surrender of the Boer army at Paardeburg, by an officer of the Royal Artillery. Estimate £ 300-500

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