303 british double

[rdog]

In about 1967 if i remember correctly i was in the Army pre Vietnam, i knew a gunsmith in Sydney Australia.He had a 303 British double rifle in his display cabinet, i can not remember the make but often think it may have been a Westley Richards . Do any of you double rifle fans know who made them in 303? it was his fathers who used it in India in the 1950s.

 

[Dewald]

Most British makers did. I have seen .303 doubles by Dan’l Fraser, Westey Richards, Holland, Rigby (a rising bite) and Webley.

 

[baxterb]

I’ve seen a WR 303. Hubba hubba. Really nice.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

I saw once years ago, wish I’d have been able to buy it. It was pretty & very handy.

 

[VertigoBE]

There is a Daniel Fraser double rifle in 303 British currently on auction with Holts:

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A good looking one too!

 

[Sarg]

I know of a Bland .303 Brit Double that might be up for sale soon, I just hope I have some funds when does come up !

 

[rdog]

I know of a Bland .303 Brit Double that might be up for sale soon, I just hope I have some funds when does come up !

Thank you for all your answers i often think about seeing that rifle.

 

[GeorgeGibbs505]

Here’s a Jeffery 303. Not for sale.

 

[Sarg]

Here’s a Jeffery 303. Not for sale.

Isn't that bloody nice & proper Double Rifle to !

Would love that, as would many others I dare say ?

 

[Bullthrower338]

There is a WR 303 at Hallowell and Co right now waiting on your Credit Card info to ship to your favorite FFL!

 

[rigbymauser]

There is a WR 303 at Hallowell and Co right now waiting on your Credit Card info to ship to your favorite FFL!

Might be sold already..

Double Rifles

 

[GeorgeGibbs505]

There has to be someone else out there with a 303 Double they can post pictures of.

 

[PCC600]

Purdey made a few 303 doubles for deer stalking . I have one made in 1898 . A Jones underlever snap action non ejector with 25.5 inch barrels . Taking it out to knock over some Axis deer near Brisbane in early October . Shoots beautifully .

 

[degoins]

Purdey made a few 303 doubles for deer stalking . I have one made in 1898 . A Jones underlever snap action non ejector with 25.5 inch barrels . Taking it out to knock over some Axis deer near Brisbane in early October . Shoots beautifully .

and the pictures are where?!!!

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Westley Richards
James Purdey
Holland & Holland
Joseph Lang
Charles Osborne

 

[John Telford]

Classic arms had a Rigby on the last auction that went unsold….

 

[grand veneur]

I don't think that DR caliber 303 British was rare, meaning sure in the British area. The cartridge with its rim is without modifications very well suitable for a DR. Many German cartridges had a rimmed version so that they could be used for various break-down weapons. In our regions the cartridge 303 British would but be in competition with above all, the cartridge 8x57IRS.

 

[Velo Dog]

It’s worth repeating that, if any maker would offer a plain grade side by side rifle, caliber .303 British, in the pre-war profile (splinter forearm, 25” barrels, Prince of Wales semi-pistol grip, etc., etc.), for $10,000.us to $15,000.us dollars, depending on grade of wood, ejectors vs extractors, etc., I predict they would not be able to build them fast enough for the first couple of years.
The back order numbers / waiting list would be staggering for awhile.

 

[Dirtdart]

A good friend of mine has a double .303 made by W.W. Greener.

 

[PCC600]

and the pictures are where?!!!

Will upload some pics once I work out how to do it . Cheers