Interesting article from The Double Gun Journal:

Ernest Hemingway And His Westley Richards Double Rifle

"....the buyer plans to take the rifle to Africa..."

Exellent. It should be used.

We hear over and over "if this gun could talk..." This gun had a biographer.


Mark

I understand the owner has already taken elephant(s) with this magnificent .577.
Cal

I'm a manic depressive, borderline alcoholic outdoor writer just like Papa, why can't I afford a rifle like this?

Gayne
It's the hair!

Nope. Need rich friends.

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Nope. Need rich friends

or uncle...

You can call it his but in the article it mentions that it was originally built for someone else.

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Originally posted by shootaway:
You can call it his but in the article it mentions that it was originally built for someone else.

Does that mean that all the period doubles that the guys here on AR own aren't really their's? Because I seriously doubt anyone on here was around to have a double commissioned in 1925.

There is a pride in working along with the gunbuilder and engraver in making something that YOU see is best.
looking at the engraving I wonder what what influence the original owner had in its outcome.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by shootaway:
There is a pride in working along with the gunbuilder and engraver in making someone that YOU see is best.
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If you are a sentimentalist, that is no doubt true. Even if you are not, there is something to be said for the WR and its new owner carrying on the work of Mr. Christy and Papa.

If the work is good and the price is right there is no doubt something good to say.That is for each individual to decide.

The rifle in question is owned by our good friend Bill Jones. One of Bill's passions is owning rifles that were owned and used by famous safari figures. We have indeed filmed two Botswana tuskers falling to Papa's \ Bill's rifle that will be a episode of Tracks, as well as featured on an upcoming DVD release. I will give a heads up on AR prior to those shows airing. He also owns rifles that were owned by Fletcher Jameson, Selous, and Elmer keith. I have been lucky to see all these great bits of Africana, and even fire several. A thrill, and I am glad Bill is taking them hunting where they belong...AFRICA!

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Gayne
It's the hair!

I've gotten a hair cut since Journeys

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Originally posted by adamhunter:

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Originally posted by shootaway:
You can call it his but in the article it mentions that it was originally built for someone else.

Does that mean that all the period doubles that the guys here on AR own aren't really their's? Because I seriously doubt anyone on here was around to have a double commissioned in 1925.

give it up Adam. arguing with shootaway is like teaching a pig to dance- frustrates you and bores the pig...

People who buy weapons or items and use them in the true spirit of their design,purpose & history,
is what impresses me, not the price they paid at auction.

An acquaintance of mine, was personally gifted [by Loveless himself] the second sub-hilt fighter Bob ever produced,
the first being Bobs own personal blade, with the few remainders of the very rare and limited run,then being sold off.

The person who visited Bob at his workshop and was originally personally gifted that #2 knife from Bob,
would not sell it for any amount of money.
He eventually gifted it to another well aquanted person, who used it strictly in same professional line of work,
So no investment-safekeep or idle dislplay purpose for that baby, instead...
It kept on working in the role is was originally designed & built to do...

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Originally posted by shootaway:
There is a pride in working along with the gunbuilder and engraver in making something that YOU see is best.
looking at the engraving I wonder what what influence the original owner had in its outcome.

Harry Selby modified his Rigby .416 himself, more to his own liking.
Which is even more personal than working with the worship builders at Rigby.

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Originally posted by jdollar:

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Originally posted by adamhunter:

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Originally posted by shootaway:
You can call it his but in the article it mentions that it was originally built for someone else.

Does that mean that all the period doubles that the guys here on AR own aren't really their's? Because I seriously doubt anyone on here was around to have a double commissioned in 1925.

give it up Adam. arguing with shootaway is like teaching a pig to dance- frustrates you and bores the pig...

Jdollar,
You are correct! I was not trying to argue with the man, I know better. Merely trying to understand his logic...errr...uhhh...statement.

Good for Bill Jones! There is a love of hunting weapons, and hunting, that is imbued in these firearms, and their history. Not to use them as they were intended, now, that would be the true shame and sin.

I look forward to seeing the film, Dave.