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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Simon Clode on May 5, 2016 at 8:01 am
25 inches.
Matthew Schmidt on May 4, 2016 at 9:29 pm
Beautiful rifle Simon, what length is the barrel.
Matt Schmidt.
neil mcveigh on November 28, 2015 at 2:17 pm
I have now taken receipt of the gun but not yet fired it.The pictures do not really do justice to the excellence of this rifle.I have visited a lot of gunshots and gunshops and quite simply do not recall seeing anything as beautiful as this.The finish reminds me of something out of Ferlach!I look forward to shooting it and with the help of God and my bank manager I will take it to Africa and use it as intended.
James Grinyer on November 25, 2015 at 9:16 pm
Beautifully crafted piece. Were there any major alterations in the design or is it a “true” Farquharson?? I bet Ken was pleased to seeing this being built, I know he was always keen for a client to surface with this project in mind!!! Any plans for a big one….? .600NE….!!!!