With barrel retained by two barrel bands and rifled with eight grooves, hooded target fore-sight, and engraved 'Whitworth Patent' in front of the calibrated folding adjustable back-sight, breech-lever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent', signed and dated flat lock, chained nipple-protector, figured full stock (minor bruising) with chequered grip and fore-end, the butt with silver oval plaque on one side engraved with dated presentation inscription within a border of guilloche, regulation steel mounts including butt-plate with hinged cover opening to reveal cleaning tools, sling loops, and original steel ramrod (steel parts with some wear and pitting), Birmingham proof marks 87 cm. barrel
With barrel retained by two barrel bands and rifled with eight grooves, hooded target fore-sight, and engraved 'Whitworth Patent' in front of the calibrated folding adjustable back-sight, breech-lever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent', signed and dated flat lock, chained nipple-protector, figured full stock (minor bruising) with chequered grip and fore-end, the butt with silver oval plaque on one side engraved with dated presentation inscription within a border of guilloche, regulation steel mounts including butt-plate with hinged cover opening to reveal cleaning tools, sling loops, and original steel ramrod (steel parts with some wear and pitting), Birmingham proof marks 87 cm. barrel
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