A Classic Westley Richards .425 Bolt Action Rifle.

The Classic .425 Westley Richards rifle has become a scarcer and scarcer item to locate. The distinctive style and performance make it a desirable rifle for both collectors and hunters alike. The rifle has a totally distinct look which is, like the hand detachable locks, unique to our company. The .425 round is a match for the .416 Rigby, Rigby would say their round is more powerful and we would of course claim our is. Both use a .410gr bullet. The .425 is certainly more comfortable to shoot and being built on the standard size Mauser action is also faster to feed and load. The drop magazine was designed to take 'at speed' the contents of the 5 round clips of ammunition by which it was sold.

Finding a .425 rifle like this in its original specification and without having been through poor restoration or repairs is a very welcome surprise these days, it is a rifle I would like to be able to sell frequently but rarely get the chance. This particular rifle has been 'sleeping' in South Africa 'has done a little work' and is now home here at the factory and will be up on our used gun site shortly.

The rifle was built in 1937 and has the original 28" barrel ( 27 3/8" from front ring of which many of which have been shortened to 25-6") stock length of 14 3/8" and weighs 9lbs 15oz. The rifle is not cased and the accessories shown are from my collection of bits and do not come with the rifle. We do make in our leather shop a replica of the sling with hooks and also the belt and ammo holder.

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Dr Rahmanon November 04, 2025

Dr Rahman on April 17, 2019 at 1:15 pm

A good friend of mine has a double barreled 425 and has put it to good use in Africa . It must be quite rare to find the ddbl version of the 425 Westley Richards
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Simon Clodeon November 04, 2025

Simon Clode on October 7, 2016 at 10:01 am

Correct it can and has been done, the follower is a key part of the success as very different for each calibre.

Kind Regards,

Simon
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Simon Clodeon November 04, 2025

Simon Clode on October 6, 2016 at 12:21 pm

No not there yet, I will send you a photo and price now whilst it is in development. I will need your size if you wish to proceed.

Simon
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Fredrik Kon November 04, 2025

Fredrik K on October 6, 2016 at 11:55 am

Thank you, please do so. Could not find the belt in your online shop
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Simon Clodeon November 04, 2025

Simon Clode on October 4, 2016 at 1:51 pm

A feature we are actually going to reintroduce! It gives a very secure fixing.