.303 Westley Richards Falling Block

[PaulB]

This .303 Westley Richards falling block rifle, built in 1910, is a take-down model with an interrupted thread. The action is notably strong and exceptionally smooth, complemented by full-coverage engraving and a full-length rib. The engraver masterfully incorporated a variety of styles, giving the rifle a depth and character that is difficult to fully capture in photographs. Complete with its original case, it stands as a scarce and refined example of a classic British sporting arm.

 

[AZSkibo]

Beautiful

 

[PaulB]

Beautiful

Thank you

 

[GeorgeGibbs505]

Beautiful rifle for sure . Hopefully there will be more special Single Shots from your collection pictured here soon. The 303 is my favorite small bore caliber .

 

[dchum]

Jeez, that is just beautiful

 

[PaulB]

Jeez, that is just beautiful

Thanks

 

[PaulB]

Beautiful rifle for sure . Hopefully there will be more special Single Shots from your collection pictured here soon. The 303 is my favorite small bore caliber .

I have a few. I’ll try to get some better pics taken

 

[steve white]

If PaulB ever bought an ugly gun, I suspect it would short-circuit his brain.
Brilliant rifle, as always.

 

[PaulB]

If PaulB ever bought an ugly gun, I suspect it would short-circuit his brain.
Brilliant rifle, as always.

Thank you for the kind words

 

[Altitude sickness]

After much consideration and contemplation I have to decided to submit to your high pressure sales tactics.

I’ll take it.

 

[zephyr]

Indeed a Classic British Sporting Arm

 

[spike.t]

You sure have some nice "stuff"....if you ever decide to use that old girl on a hunt..I think I know a place where it would be looked at as much as you hunted with it...

 

[AZDAVE]

@PaulB You have some very special rifle in you collection.. I really like this one!

 

[PaulB]

After much consideration and contemplation I have to decided to submit to your high pressure sales tactics.

I’ll take it.

Hahaha - I’m sorry to have persuaded you so hard. That wasn’t my intent

 

[PaulB]

You sure have some nice "stuff"....if you ever decide to use that old girl on a hunt..I think I know a place where it would be looked at as much as you hunted with it...

I’m open to suggestions. I’m contemplating taking her to Tanzania in July as my plainsgame gun. But mostly focused on my May elephant hunt in Botswana currently. The question is which double for elephant!

 

[dchum]

I’m open to suggestions. I’m contemplating taking her to Tanzania in July as my plainsgame gun. But mostly focused on my May elephant hunt in Botswana currently. The question is which double for elephant!

I vote that 1919 Jeffery 450/400 you have! Feel like you could pump some shot out rapidly with her if needed. And still easy to lug around all day.

I hope you bless us with hunt reports. Your witting and photography is always easy to enjoy and so well done.

Cheers

 

[PaulB]

@PaulB You have some very special rifle in you collection.. I really like this one!

Thank you

 

[PaulB]

I vote that 1919 Jeffery 450/400 you have! Feel like you could pump some shot out rapidly with her if needed. And still easy to lug around all day.

I hope you bless us with hunt reports. Your witting and photography is always easy to enjoy and so well done.

Cheers

Dchum
First, thank you for the encouragement!

I’m always a little hesitant to post hunting pics due to the nature of my business. But since you asked, I will oblige. But fair warning, I’ve got two Botswana trips, a Tanzania trip, and a SA trip this summer. You might get tired of reports!

I’m using the 450/400 on Buffalo in Tanzania. But on my May elephant hunt, I’m taking a pre war Rigby Rising Bite 500 NE.

 

[dchum]

Dchum
First, thank you for the encouragement!

I’m always a little hesitant to post hunting pics due to the nature of my business. But since you asked, I will oblige. But fair warning, I’ve got two Botswana trips, a Tanzania trip, and a SA trip this summer. You might get tired of reports!

I’m using the 450/400 on Buffalo in Tanzania. But on my May elephant hunt, I’m taking a pre war Rigby Rising Bite 500 NE.

I think we can handle it

Safe hunting and shoot straight. Good luck and I really look forward to any sort of reports.

 

[spike.t]

I’m open to suggestions. I’m contemplating taking her to Tanzania in July as my plainsgame gun. But mostly focused on my May elephant hunt in Botswana currently. The question is which double for elephant!

Well a nice zambian species hunt here with others that caughtyour fancy..sable, kafue lechwe, Chobe bushbuck, puku and whatever else...and with your selection it will be hard to choose for your ele hunt