And yet another nice one. Newer though I think. It has the cross pin floorplate release.

And are we sure it is a Whitworth without seeing the front bridge?

And are we sure it is a Whitworth without seeing the front bridge? I don't recall. Does the whitworth also say Mark X?

I thought some of the later ones didn't have the Whitworth on the bridge. But, I've been wrong before.

I have had 2 "Whitworths" a 375 and a 458. One did not say "Whitworth" on the reciever if I remember correctly.
Interarms also imported 458 and 375 rifles that were not "Whitworths". These rifles did not have thje 3 leaf sights nor the "African" look, if you know what I mean. I think these refles were called the "Alaskan".

I am not vouching for authenticity. Caveat Emptor . Your mileage may vary. Contact seller with questions.

There, I feel better now. It does say Whitworth on the pad but that is all I can say.

Another difference is that this one has the front swivel in the fore end and not on a band. As far as having "Mark X" mine is at the gunsmith's so I cannot check. However, I know that mine has "Whitworth" next to the caliber designation:

Whitworth or not the rifle has certainly come out of England, that's the Birmingham Nitro Proof mark next to the 458 Win on the barrel.

Also one of my Whitworths had a barrel band sling attachment, the other was on the stock.

Like Switzerland, I am neutral on the subject of the authhenticity of this rifle -- I have no reason to doubt but I have not verified it. Res Ipsa Loquitur.

The rifle for sale is a late model Whitworth.

Early Whitworths (late 70s, early 80s) are not marked Whitworth on the receiver ring but are on the barrel and recoil pads. Front and rear sight bases are soldered on early versions, screwed on later versions. Very late versions have cross bolt floorplate releases, most have the traditional inside bow release. Checkering patterns also vary, so do grip caps, lettering fonts, other minor differences. All are marked Mark X on the receiver rings.

You guys KNOW too much...

I love it!

Hey, I don't want to seem TOO excited, but isn't this the exact same action of the new Remington 798?

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BusMaster007: isn't this the exact same action of the new Remington 798?

Yes sir.

Are Whitworth's CRF?

YES!

As I have stated in a previous post I had a 375 and a 458 Whitworth.
I must say for the dollar spent they were very fine rifles. I cannot think of ANY factory rifle that is a better value dollar for dollar.
They "look" like an African rifle. They handle real good.
The 2 I had shot plenty accurate enough.
I let them go when I bought my Doubles.
Still wish I had the 458, as I have beacoup 458 brass.
I will have to get another 458, as I cannot stand to waste the brass, it will either be a double [Heym or European] a Whitworth, or a Ruger No1.
I have had 2 different 458's and one of my work guns before I retired was a 458. I like the 458. From 45/70 loads for deer pigs and black bear, to full power 458 loads I think it is a good big bore rifle.