mickey
(.416 member)
25/03/07 05:49 AM
.577 NE 3" 650 gr.

Westley Richards .577 NE

# Cal./Gauge: .577 Nitro Express 3"
# Barrel(s): 26"
# Weight: 9lbs 10oz.
# Sights/Scope: Open - Express
# Trigger(s): Double
# Stock: Cheek piece
# Stock Dimensions: 15" LOP
# Fore End: Splinter
# Butt/Pad: Leather Covered Recoil Pad
# Metal Condition: Very Good
# Wood Condition: Very Good
# Bore Condition: Very Good
# Manufacture Date: Nov 1900
# Extras: Case, Factory Letter

This Westley Richards Box Lock .577 NE 3" 26" barrels, ejectors The rifle proofed for 83 grains of Cordite and a 650 grain bullet. Regulated at 50 yards and shoots under 2". 60 Rounds of ammo( Loaded by Ken Owens , for rifles regulation). Rear sight had been upgraded and the original is safely stored in the case. Night hood for the front sight. Bolted safety. The engraved receiver still shows some trace case colors. Engraving features a tiger on the bottom of the action and what appears to be Sambar stag on the trigger guard. This double remains tight with good bore and is ready for what ever roams the planet! A great English double in legendary .577.

(Description per the Cabela's website - added by NitroX)



















(Edited by CptCurl April 6, 2007 to replace images and add some. Evidently Westley Richards took down the listing before NitroX could upload the images to the NE.com server.)



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