Part of our problem at Westley Richards is we are never quite able to say NO when an interesting project is offered, the Rafiki 700/500 and the pair of 4g guns immediately spring to mind. So when we were asked by a long standing client Dallas Safari Club convention some years ago to build a new falling block rifle, we said YES!
Three years on we have finally completed the work and the first Take Down Farquharson rifle we as a company have built in many years is ready for delivery. I am not sure exactly how many years since our last, but I don't think I would be far out if I said 100 years.
Projects like this are very good for a gunmaker, perhaps not financially but certainly it is an opportunity to show the diversity of skills and the ability to build guns and rifles 'off price list' or non standard guns, bespoke gunmaking just as it should be. It is always good to show something new and unusual and I do know enthusiasts love these classic single shot rifles.
After sending the first photos of the rifle to the client last night, I anxiously awaited his first reaction and was relieved this morning to get his response.
"It looks magnificent and thanks to everyone involved for sticking with it when I am sure you would rather have given up on it. That's the problem with WR your word is your bond and you keep your word!"
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Dick Wright on November 18, 2015 at 9:37 am
The gun is truly wonderful. As a very amateur stockmaker myself I know just enough to nitpit other peoples guns. Nothing to nitpik here and nothing to change…
This rifle is a true work of art.
Chris Buckingham on February 2, 2016 at 5:50 pm
This is truly an excellent action, and looks to be every bit as practical as the original Farquharson of which I own several, there is always room for more though, is this a new made action, or a re built old one? I have also made new actions of this type and know how much hand work goes into them, well done WR for bringing the Farquharson back to the fore, all you need to do now is make a new 1997 WR action!
Chris Buckingham on February 4, 2016 at 1:42 pm
I meant 1897 WR action of course! I have one in 577NE and it is a very good action.
Simon Clode on November 22, 2015 at 6:33 pm
I certainly hope so! Thanks for your kind comments, we appreciate them.
Clive Newman on November 22, 2015 at 5:11 pm
What outstanding craftsmanship a truly exquisite piece of art.
Simon I’m pretty sure it will be visiting the dark continent soon, to do what it has been built for and not locked away as an investment