425 Westley Richards

[BnC 04]

Finally getting around to posting a few pictures and info on the 425 WR I snatched up a few weeks ago on AH.
Action is a 1909 Mauser and getting the 425 to feed properly and reliably can/is a bit tricky but Sterling Davenport knew what he was doing because after loading a few test cartridges, I found the action feeds, chambers and extracts beautifully.
Looking forward to seeing how it performs on the range.

 

[Spooksar]

Very nice

 

[BenKK]

Looks good! Enjoy! It’s an intriguing cartridge with a wonderful history.

 

[Wheels]

Glad you have it working good. Congratulations on your purchase.

I don't think I have ever held a 425wr that didn't have a magazine box. Yours seems very unique!

 

[CAustin]

I am amazed that there is a 1909 action out there that looks that good! Congrats

 

[BeeMaa]

It's about damn time we saw some pictures.
Lord knows you didn't wait for the seller to post any before buying it.

 

[BnC 04]

It's about damn time we saw some pictures.
Lord knows you didn't wait for the seller to post any before buying it.

Took a chance...turned out well this time round.

 

[Shootist43]

Nice looking piece in an unusual caliber. You don't see a lot of 425 W.R.(s) around. Stirling Davenport is a name that I haven't seen before. A quick look on the internet shows that he is currently 85 years old. Did he build the rifle or did it come out of his shop? Either way another capable gunsmith has been identified.

 

[BnC 04]

Nice looking piece in an unusual caliber. You don't see a lot of 425 W.R.(s) around. Stirling Davenport is a name that I haven't seen before. A quick look on the internet shows that he is currently 85 years old. Did he build the rifle or did it come out of his shop? Either way another capable gunsmith has been identified.

S.D. did the metal work/chambering. Was kind of nice to see the receipt for the work done on the rifle for the original owner by Sterling.

 

[Mort Hill]

Looks better than a 12 pack of Charmin. And just as smooth I bet!

 

[BnC 04]

Looks better than a 12 pack of Charmin. And just as smooth I bet!

You know where there is a 12 pack of Charmin??!!

 

[Mort Hill]

You know where there is a 12 pack of Charmin??!!

Just dreamin’. Kinda like the gun....

 

[PARA45]

Beautiful rifle, and love that oil finish stock. Congrats!!!!!

 

[BnC 04]

Just dreamin’. Kinda like the gun....

Goes too much longer I will be tenting in front of Publix for that Charmin....

 

[PARA45]

I predict that Bidets will be coming back after this shortage.

My apologies, didn't mean to derail this post.