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WR Droplock .470
14 July 2007, 08:19
Jeff WemmerWR Droplock .470
Here's another one to argue about!
http://www.stevebarnettfineguns.com/frm_inventory1.htmThoughts???
JW
14 July 2007, 08:25
Jeff WemmerOops, it's the Westley Richards .470 listed under "Dangerous Game Rifles"
JW
14 July 2007, 08:55
Jim ManionActually, seeing as how a new plain old WR droplock is in the $80,000 range, not a bad price if it is in top condition. It sure looks like it is in great shape.
Of course, as with all Brit doubles, it does not come with a dental plan....
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14 July 2007, 09:00
Jeff WemmerDoes look great.
Shotgun action???
JW
50's or 60's gun.
Interesting that it doesn't have a model name
on it. Quite a few did.
14 July 2007, 10:08
Jeff WemmerOdd I agree...50s-60s?
...Very low serial number though...4 digit...
...Pre-war I would guess..
JW
Leff
Mine is the same.
4 digit, 50 - 60's gun.
Except mine is in 500
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14 July 2007, 18:33
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Wemmer:
Does look great.
Shotgun action???
JW
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14 July 2007, 18:35
MacD37Now! What did I do with that damn Visa card?
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14 July 2007, 20:27
Jim Manionquote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
Now! What did I do with that damn Visa card?
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I was just geting ready to say, "Don't tell Mac!". Too late.
Anyone want to wager how long this lasts?
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Now THAT is a gorgeous rifle! The pleasue of ownership would be incredible, whether it increased in value or not!
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16 July 2007, 04:55
500grains50K seems reasonable
17 July 2007, 18:57
rolexfanA very nice rifle. I can see paying the price for that rifle but still think that 37k for the clunker is out of line!
very nice 470 sxs any one know were my rich uncle is ??????
20 July 2007, 19:23
rolexfanNice gun. I am guessing 1910 to 1912. It looks as though it may have been re-blacked and or re-color cased. A great looking rifle.
20 July 2007, 19:53
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by rolexfan:
Nice gun. I am guessing 1910 to 1912. It looks as though it may have been re-blacked and or re-color cased. A great looking rifle.
rolexfan, I'd guess closer to between the wars, because the rifle's action is a basic A&D action, but is fitted with side clips, and is a more square action type than the older rifles. Most of the Westley Richards double rifles that were made from inception to the first 15 yrs of the 20th century, are the rounder type actions. Also the early ones rarly had full quarter ribs, but had Island rear sights, and the extended third fastener, was a seperate piece, and not connected to the rear sight platform! WR, is the only name that made their third fastener that way. My guess would be closer to 1937, or so, if pre war, and in the 70s if new, as the case and rifle's condition would indicate!
It would be interesting to find out for sure!
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22 July 2007, 03:03
rolexfanI checked and was told 1912. I suppose there are always exceptions but what you said is right on. In any event I would love to have that rifle.