Original British Westley Richards Monkey Tail .45cal Capping Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Serial C2668 - Dated 1880 MG 34 Mounts in Punta Gorda

in Punta Gorda

and is marked with remarked original number No 97096 over the chamber

around the HJ (AH Jugend) diamond logo

or Reichsbetriebsnummer

Original British Westley Richards Monkey Tail .45cal Capping Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Serial C2668 - Dated 1880 MG 34 Mounts in Punta GordaOriginal 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 "Monkey