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!
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Vance Daigle on June 27, 2015 at 4:59 pm
These guns are stunning!!!! The last time I saw something so beautiful I married her!!! I cannot tell from the pictures, I am getting ole and the sight is not what it used to be. Do you still use what I call flat top checkering with mulled borders? Flat top is not often encountered by me on current made guns.Good Day Sir,
In Christ
Vance,
Fowad on June 27, 2015 at 4:45 pm
Dear Mr. Simon,
i am always curious to know about the “sight making” as read and seen a lot about the guns and rifles, stocks, engraving etc… but there is hardly any appreciation for the sight makers, are they some specialised people or on what stage this is done. i consider rifle sights as one of most important component.
tell us something about it. westley richards sights have always amazed me they look very different form others. one can recognise westley rifle by looking it at foresight….correct me if i am wrong…