New Westley Richards 470NE on order, who wants to hear about it?

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Wanted to report that we returned to Westley Richards a few weeks ago for stock fitting and once again had a marvelous experience. I was a little less dazed and overwhelmed this time and managed to take some more photos. I thought I would share some in case some of you are interested.....

 

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Trigger, flirting with my wife as usual, LOL. Can't say I blame him, I think she's my greatest trophy.....

 

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Trigger, supervising a few adjustments to the stock that he wanted the stock fitter to make, in real time.

 

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A few shots of the workroom and the gunmakers in action.

 

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The showroom.

 

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The top floor, where we had lunch (delicious Thai food from a local restaurant) and discussed engraving plans.

 

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Tables with assorted bits and pieces of wonderful WR memorabilia, including actions, barrels, engraving stamps that were used for pamphlets, etc.

 

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The image that Trigger proposed and we agreed would be used as a starting point for the floorplate engraving.

 

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Tables with assorted bits and pieces of wonderful WR memorabilia, including actions, barrels, engraving stamps that were used for pamphlets, etc.

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The people at WR really are very friendly . I was lucky to be shown around by Simon Clode and Chris Soyza some years ago . And there is nothing like flying over to the UK to watch progress on a double rifle being built just for you . One of life’s real joys .

 

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We discussed options for a rifle case and Trigger showed off a few examples of their spectacular work in various leathers. Some of these images have paper or other objects used to block the names and protect the privacy of the future owners.

 

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Many of the guncases are supplied with a fitted outer canvas protective slip cover.

 

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The people at WR really are very friendly . I was lucky to be shown around by Simon Clode and Chris Soyza some years ago . And there is nothing like flying over to the UK to watch progress on a double rifle being built just for you . One of life’s real joys .

Their customer service is superb; this is an experience I heartily recommend to anyone who is interested....

 

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Trigger is working to get this talented young UK knifemaker under contract as the official cutler to WR.

 

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The knife pouch is designed to prevent scratches to your buttstock.

 

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He had this 404 Jeffery in the white and ready for final engraving....... I took the plunge. Again, LOL.

I will have the 470NE double and the 404J bolt rifle, and I figure that's a pretty solid African DG battery. I think I'll stand pat for a while.....

 

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Trigger in his office, plotting conquest.

 

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We also visited the Museum of Natural History in London and I took the opportunity to photograph the world famous tusks of the big elephant shot on the slopes of Kilimanjaro in 1898, weighing 207/196 lbs and measuring 10’2” and 10’5” respectively.

 

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It was a wonderful trip and I am excited to have the DR and the Jeffery available sometime later this year.

Hopefully some of you will enjoy seeing these photos.

 

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He had this 404 Jeffery in the white and ready for final engraving....... I took the plunge. Again, LOL.

I will have the 470NE double and the 404J bolt rifle, and I figure that's a pretty solid African DG battery. I think I'll stand pat for a while.....


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What an amazing experience! I can’t wait to see the final products! Congratulations on the 404 as well!

 

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He had this 404 Jeffery in the white and ready for final engraving....... I took the plunge. Again, LOL.

I will have the 470NE double and the 404J bolt rifle, and I figure that's a pretty solid African DG battery. I think I'll stand pat for a while.....


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Why not.