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Claydog
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Westley Richards Droplock 12 Bore
#388175 - 12/12/24 09:56 AM

https://usedguns.com.au/gun/665793/
Want to buy this so badly. I love a good boxlock and this looks goood.

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Re: Westley Richards Droplock 12 Bore [Re: Claydog]
#388176 - 12/12/24 12:13 PM

Looks great, but I have no idea what the value should be.
Didn't say what ctg. length it was chambered for 2 1/2" or 2 3/4".

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Re: Westley Richards Droplock 12 Bore [Re: DarylS]
#388178 - 12/12/24 01:02 PM

Yeah I am not sure on the value either. To me it is worth it, pending some more details. My wife probably does not see the value.

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Re: Westley Richards Droplock 12 Bore [Re: Claydog]
#388187 - 13/12/24 01:30 AM

I'd be wary about Damascus barrels with full power nitro loads.

Daryl makes a good point on 2 1/2'" chambers, quite likely?

I've two side by sides with 2 1/2" chambers. One has Damascus barrels. Dad and I shot it with 2 3/4" shells for decades. Before I knew.

2 1/2" ammo exists in limited choice.

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Re: Westley Richards Droplock 12 Bore [Re: NitroX]
#388194 - 13/12/24 07:22 AM

Had to make up my own 2 1/2", easy peazy though for my Field London Gun in 12 bore.
It shoots well with 2 3/4 drams of 1F GOEX and 1 1/4oz. shot. That's a fairly heavy shot load, but with no chokes, works well on birds.
The barrels clean up easily and I don't reload the shells - lots of empty hulls at the trap range, for the "taking".

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