New Westley Richards .500/.416 Droplock Double Rifle

An interesting rifle completed this week, is this lovely scroll back droplock double rifle in .500/.416 calibre. The round so it goes was developed to replicate the power of the legendary .416 Rigby, but in a flanged case that could be used successfully in double rifles. Developed by Kriegoff in the mid 1990's, the round was based on the tried and tested .500 nitro express case in 3 1/4" format. In Norma ammunition, the cartridge propels a 410 grain Woodleigh bullet at a very respectable 2325 feet per second so generating 4922 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. All round a great cartridge for general African use, from the larger plains game all the way up to the largest of the most dangerous game.

By Trigger

Only the second rifle in this calibre to be built by us, we have to say that the lines of the rifle are only enhanced by the profile of the barrels which have a very nice and gentle sweep tapering down to the muzzle. The rifle weighs in at 10lb 6ozs which makes it extremely comfortable to shoot. The rifle has been regulated at 100 yards, hence the fitting of a scope, the whole package complete in a dark green canvas and leather trimmed lightweight case.

Vivid case colour hardening complements the traditional house scroll engraving and gold details.

The rifle comes complete in a dark green canvas and dark tan leather trimmed case.

Quick detachable scope mounts.

The rifle has lovely sweeping lines!

By Trigger

5 Comments

Neill on February 13, 2018 at 4:51 pm

Now that really is exquisite, even by the high standards of the rifles shown on here. I love it, I hope the lucky owner is delighted, I'm sure they will be!

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- Trigger on February 13, 2018 at 5:19 pm
  
  Many thanks for your kind comments Neill, I am sure he will be.
  
  Best regards
  
  Trigger
  
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Peter on February 13, 2018 at 10:19 pm

Dear Trigger. Absolutely lovely rifle, and surely a really versatile one.
In my opinion you just can't beat gold on a scroll engraved colour case hardened action.

Congrats to the owner, and a big thank you for letting us all see the lovely things that Westley Richards produce.
Best regards
Peter

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Neil McVeigh on February 14, 2018 at 4:17 pm

Love the racy lines of this rifle.
Health and my hours of fun to the new owner.

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Peter Buckley. on February 16, 2018 at 12:41 pm

Hi Trigger

Superb "classic style" the so typical unmistakable "Westley Richards" rifle!

Kind regards. Peter.

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