Westley Richards .470 3 1/4" NE Fixed Lock
Serial Number 19933
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description
Westley Richards .470 3 1/4" NE Fixed Lock Double Rifle.
Finished in 2003, this is one of the modern Fixed Lock double rifles reintrocuded in the late 1990’s as a very high quality, English made double rifle aimed at the Professional Hunter. Made by the same gunmakers who build the Exhibition guns and rifles Westley Richards is so well known for, the rifle is Best quality.
Rifle has all the hallmark Westley features and is built on the famous A&D fixed lock action with a slightly rounded bar, Westley's patent snap lever work, Model "C" doll's head extension, "Beatle back" manual safety, and two triggers. The rifle is engraved in a deluxe bold scroll pattern with the traditional color hardening to the action body and blacked bits.
The nicely figured walnut stock has a RH cheekpice, a 14 1/2" LOP over a leather covered pad with a trap grip cap. The semi-beavertail forend has Westley's patent Deeley forend latch and ejector box.
The 26" chopper lump barrels have Westley's pattern quarter rib and combination foresight with one standing and one folding leaf Express rear sight.
Rifle is complete in its lightweight green canvas case with accoutrements.
Rifle remains in as new conditon.
specification
Location | US |
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Make | Westley Richards |
Calibre/Gauge | .470 NE |
Action | Anson & Deeley Fixed Lock |
Triggers | 2 |
Ejectors | Yes |
Barrel Length | 26" |
Rib | WR Pattern Quarter Rib |
Stock | Right Hand Cheekpiece |
LOP | 14 1/2" |
Case | Makers Canvas |
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