Here are some more shots of the take down rifles that we continue to produce here at our factory. The first two images show a rifle that we built in .416 Rigby calibre which has every best feature that you would expect from a Westley Richards; quarter rib, patent combination foresight, exhibition wood, quick detachable scope mounts and exhibition engraving.
The real beauty in these images is that you get to see the actual profile we give to our rifles and you can clearly see that they maintain traditional English lines. Many of today's makers have slipped into making heavier, bulkier rifles in the belief they will be more comfortable to shoot. The truth is that a well balanced, proportionate rifle, stocked to sensible measurements will always be more pleasant to shoot than a poorly configured rifle. This is evidenced by the vintage collection of rifles that we have here, all of which maintain great lines and balance regardless of calibre.
It is worth noting on the .416 that we built it on a left handed magnum Mauser '98 action. We have always believed in building the correct calibre on the correct action size as this undoubtedly helps with the handling characteristics of the rifle.
This photograph can be pulled off the blog, rotated and enlarged.
The rifle below is an exhibition grade .300 WSM complete in a deluxe oak and leather case with ivory handled tooling. The photo does not do the rifle justice and we have been fortunate enough to have it here at the factory where many a client has been awed by its quality!
A post written by 'Trigger'
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neil mcveigh on June 29, 2015 at 8:12 am
Simon you built me a .375 H&H a couple of years ago which I simply adore.
My instructions to Trigger was that the finished rifle without scope and unloaded should weigh eight pounds!When finished it weighed eight pounds two ounces!Style is classical English and due to its stock configuration its a pussy-cat to shoot.I can’t understand how people make a .375 which weighs 10-11 lbs.without the scope.
My query is you seem to use two methods for the break-down either a threaded barrel or bayonet like fixture.What decides which system you use,cost or calibre?
neil
P.S.I have forgiven Trigger for the extra two ounces!
Simon Clode on June 28, 2015 at 4:38 pm
Under duress he did! And about time too!
Peter Martisson on June 28, 2015 at 10:21 am
Dear Mr Clode
Absolutely stunning rifles.
Nice to see Trigger helping you with the blog
Best regards
Peter
Simon Clode on June 27, 2015 at 5:14 pm
Good day Vance,
No, we do not use flat top checkering and this has not been a feature of our guns and rifles since 1900. The only modern guns I know I have seen it on are the best Rizzini’s (which was superbly executed) but that is not saying they are the only ones!
Simon
Simon Clode on June 27, 2015 at 5:04 pm
Thank you, I will do something in this next week. Thanks for the idea and request.
Simon.