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Westley 1881 in .303 British
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(.375 member)
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22/05/23 11:37 AM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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That is avery nice rifle. I like the WR 1881. It is very easy to operate,actually quicker than a underlever and much easier when prone.
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DarylS
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22/05/23 01:56 PM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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That is nice! Side lever like a Hepburn, or visa-vis.
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NitroX
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22/05/23 11:58 PM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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That rifle looks very nice.
Was an 1881 .303 black powder or cordite?
Or rebarrelled since?
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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I believe this rifle was either re-barreled or built on an old action remaining in inventory. It is proofed for Riflite, an early smokeless powder.
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23/05/23 01:15 AM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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Quote:
That is nice! Side lever like a Hepburn, or visa-vis.
That is correct. I have owned both. IMHO, the Deeley 1881 is a much nicer looking action.
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poprivit
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23/05/23 03:34 AM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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Ballpark question
What would be a rough guess at the asking price for one of these? Ruger #1, I understand, but WR single-shot, I know bupkes.
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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Beautiful old rifle !!!!!!!
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Huvius
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23/05/23 11:13 AM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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Ballpark question
What would be a rough guess at the asking price for one of these? Ruger #1, I understand, but WR single-shot, I know bupkes.
In this configuration, I'd say in the $5-8K range with the usual caveats of chambeing, originality, embellishment, bore condition etc. playing a role in valuation.
They're not exactly common with spans of months to years between good examples coming to market so it's very much a matter of what you or another enthusiast is ready to pay at the time.
I handled this particular rifle.
I'd very much like to have it.
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degoins
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24/05/23 01:11 AM
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Re: Westley 1881 in .303 British
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LOVELY!!
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