Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 MG 08-15 Maxim Chicabougian – Watertown Mass

Chicabougian – Watertown Mass

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NOTE: OD Cotton Sling is pictured for illustrative purposes only

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Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 MG 08-15 Maxim Chicabougian – Watertown MassOriginal Item: Only One Available. First Patented in 1858, the Westley Richards Capping Breech was arguably the most effective and safest Percussion breech loading system of all. It utilized an upward moving lever directly behind the barrel to open a chute that a fresh paper cartridge could be introduced into the chamber. A fresh percussion cap was placed on the nipple, and once the hammer was released the weapon discharged. It was dubbed the