Should I build a 318 Westley Richards?

have your gunsmith build an exact copy of a Westley or close as possible .many classic guns can't be had for easy money or the condition/barrel is not up to par thats why I say copy a classic im thinking of making a 350 rigby magnum or a copy of my 275 rigby , the only problem with the Westley is trying to copy their patent front site other than that its a no brainer....Paul
The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.
 
The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.
he may have been able to get it from WR I never seen that particular folding sight on other rifles I imagine it would be hard to do as a one off item ,I was friendly with Simon Clod e and he sent me a new hood for a rifle I had years ago so I know they would sell parts if they know you
 
The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.

Patent expired, just like the boxlock and plunger and lever forend fasteners also patented by WR.
 
he may have been able to get it from WR I never seen that particular folding sight on other rifles I imagine it would be hard to do as a one off item ,I was friendly with Simon Clod e and he sent me a new hood for a rifle I had years ago so I know they would sell parts if they know you
No he made it from scratch .
 
I just ordered some 250 gr bonded bullets for my 318 WR build from Northern Precision Custom Bullets. I will give them a try. The owner called me today after I left an inquiry on the website and I placed my order with him over the phone. Seems like a nice guy, retired and making bullets. I also ordered some 180's that are not bonded. He also sent some to Phil Massaro to test. He is making a batch of 400 so you might want to check them out if in need.
 

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