Westley Richards | An Old Favourite In A New Rifle: 450 3 1/4" Nitro Express

[Tintin]

https://www.westleyrichards.com/the...e-in-a-new-rifle-the-450-3-1-4-nitro-express/

 

[1dirthawker]

that, is a beautiful rifle in the quintessential caliber!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

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Beautiful up until you see the single trigger

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Beautiful up until you see the single trigger

It appears the owner is an MD. I don’t know if I could trust him to whittle on me with that kind of judgment

 

[Rare Breed]

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while absolutely breathtaking…they are now 6 years out from order date to delivery

 

[Tintin]

while absolutely breathtaking…they are now 6 years out from order date to delivery

That would be a loooooong 6 years

 

[degoins]

That would be a loooooong 6 years

I couldn't do it. I'd die from worrying that I'd die before it was finished.

 

[Luvthunt]

I would be more concerned with the glare off the stock getting in my eyes.
What a beautiful piece of walnut and the workmanship is beyond words.
Wow !

 

[rigbymauser]

The .450s is build slimmer than the .470s. Enough for most. Lovely rifle as expected from WR.

 

[Certus]

Beautiful up until you see the single trigger

Must be pretty reliable, some big names in African hunting here:

Three Famous Westley Richards .577's / The Explora - Premier Online Field Sports & Gun Journal

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[Wishfulthinker580]

Must be pretty reliable, some big names in African hunting here:

Three Famous Westley Richards .577's / The Explora - Premier Online Field Sports & Gun Journal

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It probably is. In the context of reliability it may be similar to the PF vs CRF debate or rimmed vs rimless cartridges in doubles. Basically a non issue in a modern, well made firearm.

The thing about a single trigger is that it takes a “double rifle” and makes it a “rifle with two barrels”, negating one of the primary benefits of a double rifle: redundancy.

 

[zephyr]

If I had the wherewithal to purchase a bespoke Westley Richards I would be hard pressed for a "moment or two" whether to order a Side Lock or Drop Lock... Westley Richards and Drop Locks go hand in hand...Removing and holding one of their jeweled Locks in hand is a treasure indeed

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

It probably is. In the context of reliability it may be similar to the PF vs CRF debate or rimmed vs rimless cartridges in doubles. Basically a non issue in a modern, well made firearm.

The thing about a single trigger is that it takes a “double rifle” and makes it a “rifle with two barrels”, negating one of the primary benefits of a double rifle: redundancy.

Correct. Rather a shame.

 

[PCC600]

If I had the wherewithal to purchase a bespoke Westley Richards I would be hard pressed for a "moment or two" whether to order a Side Lock or Drop Lock... Westley Richards and Drop Locks go hand in hand...Removing and holding one of their jeweled Locks in hand is a treasure indeed

Correct. Rather a shame.

I think I got the best outcome - a Westley Richards 450/400 3 inch . Much easier to get brass than 3.25 inch case . Two triggers with two side-locks and two barrels ie two rifles in one . Instant gratification in that it is little used second hand with unbelievably good provenance - tiger hunting in India . And finally the ultimate belt and braces action - two Purdey lugs , a doll’s head and a Greener cross bolt . Super strong . All bases covered .

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I think I got the best outcome - a Westley Richards 450/400 3 inch . Much easier to get brass than 3.25 inch case . Two triggers with two side-locks and two barrels ie two rifles in one . Instant gratification in that it is little used second hand with unbelievably good provenance - tiger hunting in India . And finally the ultimate belt and braces action - two Purdey lugs , a doll’s head and a Greener cross bolt . Super strong . All bases covered .

Perfect!

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

I wonder what the bore diameter is?