Westley Richards has always been proud of its close links to the hunting community in the United States of America. The history of this relationship can be traced back to the great hunters of yesteryear, industrialists such as Kodak founder George Eastman, film star Stewart Granger and legendary writers Ernest Hemingway, Elmer Keith and Robert Ruark, all of whom were endorsees of the big game rifles built by the company, particularly on the best hand detachable lock action.