A Beautiful 28 Bore Westley Richards Rose & Scroll Round Body Shotgun

It has been over 25 years since we last built a 28 bore sidelock shotgun and probably even longer still since we built a round bodied version. This particular gun has been a real labour of love here at the factory taking several years to get to the point you see before you. The majority of the gun has been built old school from forgings with many of the components made individually by hand as quite frankly we had no reference with which to work from!

Truth be told the gun has turned out beautiful and as it reaches completion we will obviously share further images with you. All credit must go to all of the gunmakers so far involved and also the engraver who has developed a beautiful take on the traditional rose and scroll engraving design. Cut delicately by hand this gun harks back to the pre-war days of gunmaking, yet demonstrates what can be achieved today.

A modern take on a classic engraving pattern.

A quail sits in raised gold on the top lever.

It was decided to use Westley Richards signature 'Deeley' catch on this small bore gun. Previous sidelocks have used the 'Anson' push rod to secure the forend to the barrels.

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Charlieon November 04, 2025

Charlie on March 15, 2019 at 3:10 am

A magnificent 28 bore Best Quality round body shotgun!

Congratulations to all craftsmen involved in making this fine weapon!

I can’t wait to see the shotgun once completed.
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Triggeron November 04, 2025

Trigger on March 15, 2019 at 2:28 pm

Thank you for your comment. Without question one of the finest traditional format sidelocks to be built in this factory. A real credit to all concerned, including a very patient client! Looking forward to showing it to you all on completion.

Best regards

Trigger
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Triggeron November 04, 2025

Trigger on March 15, 2019 at 2:26 pm

Hi Vance

Many thanks for your kind comment. This is genuinely a once in a lifetime gun and as it reaches completion looks better by the day.

Best regards

Trigger
VD

vance daigleon November 04, 2025

vance daigle on March 15, 2019 at 2:13 pm

Trigger,
I have been blessed to see many fine guns on the Explora site. I am not certain is any has stirred me as much as this gun!!!!! Brilliant
In Christ
Vance,
JS

Jeff Seimon November 04, 2025

Jeff Seim on March 20, 2019 at 4:05 pm

I can’t wait to see the completed work of art.
Jeff S