Westley Richards 500 Nitro...

[SStomcat]

Just in case anyone is interested and does not want to wait

Westley Richards Droplock double rifle 500NE - NEW2600245

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[Tanner Lee]

Yes, let me take it out of petty cash.

Pretty gun, maybe one day when I strike oil.

 

[ftothfadd]

I am very interested. Would you mind starting a Go Fund me for me?
It is off-putting if I start it myself....

 

[Tanner Lee]

I am very interested. Would you mind starting a Go Fund me for me?
It is off-putting if I start it myself....

We could start one for the each other then see who the internet likes more.

 

[Pheroze]

I liked the “frequently purchased together” suggestion. Very practical and great impulse suggestions.

 

[Tanner Lee]

I liked the “frequently purchased together” suggestion. Very practical and great impulse suggestions.

I too always buy an additional double or a Rigby on the impulse.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

Who in their right mind spends that much and doesn't get the custom fitting and visiting with Trigger and the lot?

 

[DPHunter4570]

I paid less for a 3 bedroom 2 bath house on 10 acres. Wicked cool gun though.

 

[Tanks]

Who in their right mind spends that much and doesn't get the custom fitting and visiting with Trigger and the lot?

Someone who doesn't want to wait 6-10 years.

 

[Ryan Brown]

I’m glad they don’t charge extra for in store pick up.

 

[deewayne2003]

Who in their right mind spends that much and doesn't get the custom fitting and visiting with Trigger and the lot?

People with money who don’t want to wait 5+ years.

 

[SStomcat]

I guess there is a niche market for these guns, and the reason for them to carry

 

[Uncontrolled_round_feed]

Just keep it away from @buckstix and his hacksaw!

 

[Velo Dog]

Of all the London Best Grade English doubles (rifle and / or shotgun), the Westley Richards Droplock is IMO the best of the best.

If I was to spend $225,000. on something fun, I’d way rather buy a rifle like this (especially if it was a 3 inch .450-400 NE) than I would a yacht or, a rare automobile, or whatever.

But what do I know.
Some folks say I don’t know very much.

 

[Betterinthebush]

Who in their right mind spends that much and doesn't get the custom fitting and visiting with Trigger and the lot?

Someone with a lot of means that knows that in five years in unfired new condition it’ll pay back $1.50-$1.75 on the dollar today.

 

[Hagler.450Ex]

They will all go back down to late 1960's prices one day. The 'world' has a way of playing jokes like that from time to time.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

Someone with a lot of means that knows that in five years in unfired new condition it’ll pay back $1.50-$1.75 on the dollar today.

I don't know man. That is pretty thin air for a rifle...narrow market. Maybe...

 

[SStomcat]

Of all the London Best Grade English doubles (rifle and / or shotgun), the Westley Richards Droplock is IMO the best of the best.

If I was to spend $225,000. on something fun, I’d way rather buy a rifle like this (especially if it was a 3 inch .450-400 NE) than I would a yacht or, a rare automobile, or whatever.

But what do I know.
Some folks say I don’t know very much.

That's some high praise for the drop lock over the Holland royal, Purdey, and Rigby rising bite. I'm no expert, btw.

 

[farmer_john]

For that price point. Id get a 30k big game and hunt alot on the 180k remaining

 

[Velo Dog]

That's some high praise for the drop lock over the Holland royal, Purdey, and Rigby rising bite. I'm no expert, btw.

Hi SStomcat,

I think Tomcat is the name of a US Fighter Jet.
But the SS suggests the name of a Navy ship.
If you are / were a Fighter Pilot or a Sailor, perhaps both (on an aircraft carrier) I thank you for your service.

Yes my stated opinion of the WR Droplock design is high praise.
And, all those you have named are incredible to say the least.
Also, I too am no expert.
But with double rifles, just the same as with fishing tackle, beverages, women, pocket watches, food and soforth, I know what I like.

And so, in order of my preference the WR Droplock remains #1, if only by a very tiny margin..
Close on its heels as my 2nd preference for me is the Holland & Holland (hand detachable sidelocks and soforth).
#3 leaves the Rigby, also by the tiniest thin margin.
I have examined and fired all the above, as well as rifles and shotguns from other esteemed London and Birmingham makers.

Unfortunately, I’ve not yet fired or examined or even actually seen in person a best grade Purdy.
I have every expectation that those are likewise truly incredible to match the others.

Side Note:
In years past, I shot preserve pheasants with a fellow (Walter Earl) who owned among other English doubles, a splendid shotgun by H&H.
It was possibly a “Royal Grade” ?
Definitely it was a 12 bore sidelock.
I recall that it had deeply carved dragons, one on each side plate.
He loaned it to me on one of our outings, until I had bagged two pheasants with it.
It was a thing of real beauty.
This, despite it having a straight “English” stock and pointed a tad high for me.
Most straight stock guns do point high for me.

As long as I may live, those two roosters are likely the only live critters I will ever be able to bag via any best grade English firearm.

The rifle in my Avatar was marked “Army & Navy Cooerative Society, London, etc.
It was a very plain but accurate and powerful hunting rifle.
I think it was made by J. Manton.
A&N was sort of like the “Cabela’s” of their day and did not actually make firearms.
My Avatar pictured .450 #2 NE was nowhere near Best Grade.

Blah blah blah, whatever.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.