Westley Richards Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine No. 9916

The Westley Richards Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine No. 9916 is a Shotgun first produced in 1908. It carries a scarcity score of 91/100 based on tracked survey data, with 4 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $59,568.

The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine, though often associated with earlier military rifle designs, experienced a bespoke revival in various forms, including shotguns, reflecting Westley Richards' enduring commitment to innovation and custom craftsmanship. While the 'Monkey Tail' breech-loading system was developed by Westley Richards in the mid-19th century primarily for military carbines and rifles, specific shotgun iterations like this 1908 example represent a unique, late-period application of the distinctive action for sporting purposes, demonstrating their versatile design principles.

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