Here, at last, we see the finished rifle together with the final choice of the client, the case colour left on, the rifle ready for the bush and the natural wear that will occur over time.
In my opinion the correct choice, I always liked the big carved R.B.Rodda rifles with their case colours and I believe this rifle continues in that vein. In the opinion of Paul Lantuch the engraver, the incorrect choice as I know he wanted to see the rifle showing off the engraving at its best!
Either way this engraving work is spectacular and the rifle has, and I am sure will continue to receive many favourable comments from people who have seen it. Not a bad slab of timber also!
A Westley Richards .470 Hand Detachable Lock double rifle. Engraving by Paul Lantuch. Cased by Westley Richards leather shop in a traditional lightweight green canvas Safari style case.
Keith on November 26, 2016 at 5:37 pm
The rifle has turned out beautifully, and the colours look even better on the engraving than I imagined that they would.
It looks a little lonely in its case; time it had a twin? ;)
William Goodland on November 2, 2016 at 12:22 pm
I had heard of of some critical opinions of this rifle, so I looked at it in that light to make an opinion. Whilst I am not a fan of the engraving style, I am not sure why but it makes a firearm look heavy to me. I honestly believe this rifle will mature with age and look all the better with wear. And yes, not a bad bit of timber either. Well done!
Norman on October 29, 2016 at 12:50 am
Wood and metal sing a perfect duet. Lucky are the game to be taken with this.
Larry on October 27, 2016 at 8:03 pm
Simon, I can not tell you enough how wonderful and fantastic this rifle is! I voted for the colour and It looks so great!
Chris A. on October 28, 2016 at 8:44 am
Dear Mr. Simon Clode,
….Really Superb…another majestic rifle from you, congratulation to you all!