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SAFARIKID's .577 NE
      #74507 - 25/03/07 02:02 AM

These are pics of SAFARIKID's .577 NE by Westley Richards. It is a nitro proofed tiger rifle, set up for the 650 grain load. At 9.5 pounds it should be a delight to carry. He has it on consignment at Cabelas.

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Re: Safarikids .577 NE [Re: 500grains]
      #74519 - 25/03/07 05:42 AM

That is a beautiful rifle. I love the loading as I am a fan of 577 but not the recoil of the 100 grain loads or the extra weight that they require.

I used one almost like that in Zambia in the early 80's. It was a borrowed Alex Henry with an 85 grn/650 load. The penetration is fantastic as anyone who has used the 2 3/4" can attest to.

I liked it so much i bought a Hollis in the late 80's that has the 750 grain/90 grain Cordite, 2 3/4" load.

I think Marrakai has one also.

I also copied these pictures to our Double Rifle Pictures Forum

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Re: Safarikids .577 NE [Re: mickey]
      #74523 - 25/03/07 06:23 AM

Beautiful. Westley Richards made some very elegant weapons.

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: 500grains]
      #74529 - 25/03/07 09:17 AM

Handsome and elegant!!

I must go to another thread now though, cause its hard to clean up all that drool when it gets on the keyboard!!

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: 500grains]
      #74551 - 25/03/07 01:02 PM

Quote:

These are pics of SAFARIKID's .577 NE by Westley Richards. It is a nitro proofed tiger rifle, set up for the 650 grain load. At 9.5 pounds it should be a delight to carry. He has it on consignment at Cabelas.
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A delight to carry yes. But hell to shoot, no? Aarrrhhh! (sound of beating on chest) You're a manly man Manley. I believe I'll go pull my chest hairs out.

Wish I could afford it.

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: Showbart]
      #74553 - 25/03/07 01:08 PM

What kind of money and do you have a link?
Bill

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: Bill_Cooley]
      #74579 - 26/03/07 01:11 AM

Link to the ad:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/conten...erarchyId=10473

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: 500grains]
      #74612 - 26/03/07 08:28 AM

A beautiful rifle in a great caliber!

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: jaz]
      #74614 - 26/03/07 08:38 AM

Thanks for the link,Nice.
Bill

Edited by Bill_Cooley (26/03/07 08:39 AM)

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Re: SAFARIKID's .577 NE [Re: Bill_Cooley]
      #74660 - 27/03/07 12:17 AM

Description per Cabela's website:

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.

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