Phenomenal Westley-Richards

[1899]

Just stumbled on this and have to say that to my eyes this is one of the pretties doubles.

More pictures and an interesting article here:
https://www.theexplora.com/the-mighty-500-jeffery-in-a-westley-richards-droplock-double-rifle/

 

[9.3mauser]

It's nice to see Westley Richards is still making fine guns. So many of the old English gunmakers have gone under.

Being a purist, I would have preferred a rimmed cartridge in a double rifle, especially in a large bore intended for dangerous game. The .500 Jeffery is not only rimless, it has a rebated rim, which in my mind would even more complicate the business of extraction and ejection.

It's also interesting that this rifle is actually a boxlock with falsies; false sideplates. Done, no doubt, for the sake of the engraving. Again, being a purist, I prefer boxlocks to look like boxlocks. But the detachable lock system of Westley Richards is probably the best.

 

[RyPal]

That is a truly beautiful rifle.

I'm sure the price reflects it, any idea how much it's worth?

Ryan

 

[Crazy_Farmer]

They do gorgeous work but like mentioned should be a rimmed cartridge. .404 Jeffrey and .500 Jeffrey should be in just as beautiful and useful bolt actions.

Amazing double though!

 

[Mike Webb]

Absolutely stunning!!

 

[Fowl91]

Beautiful rifle! Only ever saw one in person, South Africa a few years ago.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Beauty piece of art she be. Would be even nicer in .400 Jeffery NE.

 

[a j cave]

It could live in my stable any time! What a great piece of using art. You are a very lucky caretaker.

 

[tjhaile]

If I was ordering a double rifle from Westley Richards, I would have to insist on a rimmed cartridge and no fake sideplates. Quality boxlocks have nothing to be ashamed of and the money involved is too much for something that isn't quite right.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Really though, have you ever seen a Westley Richards and said to yourself..."well, that's ####ing ugly"?

 

[icehunter121]

Beautiful....I want!!

 

[The Kurgan]

That is beyond stunning. Just wow.

 

[BigUglyMan]

That is beyond stunning. Just wow.

Who are you kidding...you'd send it back!

 

[1899]

Really though, have you ever seen a Westley Richards and said to yourself..."well, that's ####ing ugly"?

This is a very good point.

 

[madashell]

Every time I see a rifle like this I think of rich guys on exotic hunts in Africa.

 

[anglia2]

Really though, have you ever seen a Westley Richards and said to yourself..."well, that's ####ing ugly"?

This will go down as a fundamental truth , expect to see this used in future .

 

[CanadaBoy]

Beautiful rifle but a very odd choice of chambering.

 

[dugasgunner]

Darn nice!!!!

 

[gunrunner100]

That's one beautiful rifle K. Did you order it?

 

[The Kurgan]

Who are you kidding...you'd send it back!

Not that one! lol