Every gun and rifle built at Westley Richards is unique to the customer; be it a traditional style or a hugely ambitious artistic project. Whatever the aim, the outcome is outstanding.
Timeless Classics
Our classic styles date back to our 1912 catalogue and feature Westley Richards full coverage scrolls with game scene vignettes, if desired. These patterns have become the signature artwork style for our sporting guns over decades and are still the popular choice for the dedicated sportsman.
“All engraving, no matter how simple or complex, is carried out entirely by hand. House engraving patterns have existed for over 200 years and remain a cornerstone of a ‘best quality’ gun."
DIGGORY HADOKE • Writer for The Field, Shooting Sportsman & African Hunting Gazette.
Presentation and Exhibition Grade
An increasing number of orders for guns and rifles begin with a best-quality sporting firearm and treat it as a canvas for artistic expression. Clients may be guided by us or may have a particular engraver whose work they wish to commission.
These exhibition grade builds are often themed and personal. The cost, the level of intricacy and the artistry is unlimited and may include enamelling, gold and precious metal inlay or carving and the incorporation of precious stones in the design.
“Westley Richards has a long history of producing exhibition grade guns and rifles, from the Maharajahs of the 1930’s to today’s American magnates and Arab princes.”
ANTHONY ALBOROUGH-TREGEAR • Westley Richards Managing Director
Engravers in-House
Westley Richards' in-house engraving studio is home to our small team of engravers, headed by Leo Lambert. Here, our tradition of classic patterns is curated and updated and fabulous new designs are conceived and executed.
International Talent
Westley Richards engages the services of an impressive pool of international talent. Engravers residing in all corners of the United Kingdom contribute to our output and others from the USA, Italy, France, Germany and Canada are sought out for special projects, which can take up to eighteen months to engrave.
