Well the Gods were good to me at the Antique Arms Show in Las Vegas this weekend.

I picked up a really stunning miniature Westley Richards Best Quality Droplock ejector Double Rifle in 300 Sherwood. It weighs a mere 7 pounds and the action is half the size of my 28 bore droplock from the same era. Has all the bells and whistles, chopperlump barrels, full coverage engraving, top C bolting, original case with accessories, mint bores, great wood, even spare droplocks! Action is so petite its really a great piece and rare as hell, a true time capsule back to 1912. Apparently made for Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Even shoots the LT bullets!

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Butch

Looks nice Sir.
Butch

Dripping with nostalgia. WOW what a neat piece. Congratulations.

Sinner, you "done good"! Absolutely prestine!!

Where was that gun? I attended the show as well. Late set-up day (Thursday) closed the deal on a very nice Westley Richards .318 droplock. Thought I was "done" for the show. On Saturday my son was outside to pick me up for a drive to the airport. Struck a deal on a Holland @ Holland .500/.465 before I ran out the door.

Is double rifle rehab available? "My name is Don....Hi Don..."

Shit-Howdy that thing's a peach!


Congrats on this recent theft Sinner!!
It looks like it's seen a good bit of use, and equally good care.
What's the straight dope on the bores?



Cheers
Tinker

Now THAT is a rifle! Damn beautiful!!!!!!

Brett

Very nice! I am envious!

And it even has the single trigger!

SINNER, you've done it again. What a beautiful rifle.

"Oh me, Oh my, Oh lucky guy..."
Best wishes,

Chris

Inspires awe. Would love to see a side shot of the assembled gun.

congrats sinner

you do have a thing for the WR, now that piece is about as nice as they come in any configuration.

best

peter

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Originally posted by SINNER:
Well the Gods were good to me at the Antique Arms Show in Las Vegas this weekend.

I picked up a really stunning miniature Westley Richards Best Quality Droplock ejector Double Rifle in 300 Sherwood. It weighs a mere 7 pounds and the action is half the size of my 28 bore droplock from the same era. Has all the bells and whistles, chopperlump barrels, full coverage engraving, top C bolting, original case with accessories, mint bores, great wood, even spare droplocks! Action is so petite its really a great piece and rare as hell, a true time capsule back to 1912. Apparently made for Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Even shoots the LT bullets!

Sinner, an absolutely splendid find! Interesting the chopper lumps on a WR rifle. Reminds me of a certain WR .303 made 11 years earlier!

You are something of an authority on WR rifles. How rare do you think it is to find chopper lumps on a vintage WR?

I didn't make it to Las Vegas this year and now feel a bit of regret.

Congratulations!

Double Don, Sounds like you tore a wide path across the Riviera! Congrats to you too.

Curl

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Originally posted by peterdk:
congrats sinner

you do have a thing for the WR, now that piece is about as nice as they come in any configuration.

best

peter

Thank you my friend, I was a bit stunned just how nice it was once I dug into it a bit. Its the smallest droplock action I have ever seen I can close my hand around the entire thing.

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Originally posted by Roscoe Stephenson:

Sinner, an absolutely splendid find! Interesting the chopper lumps on a WR rifle. Reminds me of a certain WR .303 made 11 years earlier!

You are something of an authority on WR rifles. How rare do you think it is to find chopper lumps on a vintage WR?

I didn't make it to Las Vegas this year and now feel a bit of regret.

Congratulations!

Curl

Thank you Roscoe,
I thought of you when I saw the barrels and your lovely 303 that we have chatted about often.

As we know the shoelump design was there common configuration for WR in this era, and the factory has no good reason why they flip flop from chopperlump on occasion. My guess is it depends on how nice the gun is going to be, and who ordered and may have requested certain extras. It was a pleasant surprise to say the least. I was also happy to see a single selective trigger in this calibre.

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Originally posted by SINNER:

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Originally posted by peterdk:
congrats sinner

you do have a thing for the WR, now that piece is about as nice as they come in any configuration.

best

peter

Thank you my friend, I was a bit stunned just how nice it was once I dug into it a bit. Its the smallest droplock action I have ever seen I can close my hand around the entire thing.

at a point where i am not overwhelmed with work i would love it if we could cooperate about getting a few measurements of that action, you know i love the mini's as well

i would like to see if i could make one of my A-classes in that size, just for the fun of it

best

peter

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Originally posted by peterdk:

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Originally posted by SINNER:

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Originally posted by peterdk:
congrats sinner

you do have a thing for the WR, now that piece is about as nice as they come in any configuration.

best

peter

Thank you my friend, I was a bit stunned just how nice it was once I dug into it a bit. Its the smallest droplock action I have ever seen I can close my hand around the entire thing.

at a point where i am not overwhelmed with work i would love it if we could cooperate about getting a few measurements of that action, you know i love the mini's as well

i would like to see if i could make one of my A-classes in that size, just for the fun of it

best

peter

Just let me know what and how you would like me to measure and I will post the information for you straight away.

thanks mate

i appriciate that, i just need to make the B-class first, and then on to the A-classes

best

peter

A stunning rifle for sure!
I would also love to see a photo showing the entire (assembled) rifle.

Wow that is awesome. Enjoy.

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Originally posted by 5seventy:
A stunning rifle for sure!
I would also love to see a photo showing the entire (assembled) rifle.

I'll try to get some pics when I return home from the states next week for you guys. [ After SCI Reno ]

SINNER,
Thanks, that would be great.
That little rifle is drop dead gorgeous!
I think I've just learned what the word "covet" means!
Would love to own a double of that quality and rarity. Out of my range however.
Great score, and thanks for giving us a look at this little gem!

What a wonderful looking rifle. Good shooting.

Mike

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Originally posted by retreever:
What a wonderful looking rifle. Good shooting.

Mike

Thanks guys!