.318 Westley Richards Boxlock

[PaulB]

Built in 1912, my Westley Richards .318 Accelerated Express boxlock double is a good example of this famous cartridge in a double rifle. The .318 earned a legendary reputation in Africa for its flat trajectory and tremendous penetration. I took a .318 to Tanzania and Botswana this year, I couldn’t be happier with its performance.

Combining the .318 cartridge with the quick handling and immediate second shot of a Westley Richards double makes this a particularly interesting setup from the golden age of African & India hunting.

 

[Adam Stevens]

I'm not jealous

Not one bit.

B E A utiful.

 

[PaulB]

I'm not jealous

Not one bit.

B E A utiful

Thanks Adam.

 

[analog_peninsula]

Your gun collection is just to die for.

 

[PaulB]

Your gun collection is just to die for.

Analog…thank you kindly

 

[SCmackey]

Very nice paul

 

[Fixfire]

Great photography as well!!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Stunning package

 

[PaulB]

Great photography as well!!
Thanks for sharing.

I appreciate the kind words. I work hard on the pics!

 

[Tintin]

Thanks for sharing Paul.

What a great sibling for your .318 Drop-lock.

Just wonderful.

What do you know of it's history and provenance?

 

[PaulB]

Thanks for sharing Paul.

What a great sibling for your .318 Drop-lock.

Just wonderful.

What do you know of it's history and provenance?

Alas, I know very little about this one, I do not have the ledger entry on it, and just haven't had the time to research it. Forgive me

 

[baxterb]

Very nice as always.

Tell me about that compass - a vintage piece?

 

[PaulB]

Very nice as always.

Tell me about that compass - a vintage piece?

Yes it’s an old vintage compass. I collect old props just for such an occasion

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I like the engraving, it’s got an unfussy look whilst still being intricate.
Gumpy

 

[PaulB]

I like the engraving, it’s got an unfussy look whilst still being intricate.
Gumpy

Thx Grumpy

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Another beautiful British double from the golden age of gun making. Love that you still hunt her, and I’m not alone in taking these old girls out into the field.

 

[10.75x68]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing

 

[PARA45]

WOW!!!! What a beauty and thank you for sharing with us.