Some BPE Rifles

13 June 2014, 09:40

Huvius

Some BPE Rifles

I have been moving away from those new-fangled nitro powered rifles and toward the good old tried and true black powder cartridge rifles.
The variety and quality never cease to amaze.

Westley Richards 1871 577/500 No.2 (500 No.2)

Westley Richards 1869 patent rifles in 500/450 No.1 Express (top) and 500/450 No.2 Musket

Turner 500 No.2 (top) and Alex Henry 500BPE 3"

Dickson 450 3-1/4" BPE and Alex Henry (originally a 360)

Shooting a Field patent 500 No.2

Same rifle

Westley Richards Deeley Edge patent rook rifle in 320

George Gibbs 461 No.2 sporter.

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13 June 2014, 18:45

Bill/Oregon

Huvius, thank you for sharing your collection. It's simply outstanding. I'd be thrilled beyond words to have just any one of your pieces. Congratulations -- and if you want to add details on caliber, weight, rifling, etc., that would be icing on the cake.

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13 June 2014, 22:56

Huvius

quote:
Originally posted by RIP:
Not revealing the chamberings (at least!) is cruel and inhuman punishment. Plumb mean!

Just changed the original post.
The little A.H. was originally a 360 but is now a .22 Hornet so not a BPE rifle anymore but does look good with the Dickson.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

14 June 2014, 01:58

Huvius

quote:
Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Omigosh, a .461 Gibbs!

Oh yes!
I knew you would like that one Bill!
That one is IMO, the very last 461 Gibbs ever made and a super nice gun.
My dream rifle is a 461 with Selous plates. I am trying to remedy that though...

DRSS: E. M. Reilley 500 BPE
E. Goldmann in Erfurt, 11.15 X 60R

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14 June 2014, 06:36

Huvius

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Without caliber and other stats, I hope these are not photoshopped Sabattis!!!!
LOL
Cal

Well, Cal, I could duct tape those Westley '69s together and have you set up right proper!