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First off, original pre-war full nitro .577s DO bring a stiff premium. The name on this one doesn't hurt it either. It handles fine with the 28" barrels. While a new fixed lock Westley might be had for similar money, it would be a quite different rifle and, in my opinion, not of the same quality.

It's in fine condition. I believe the metal finish to be original. As Lewis mentions in the ad, it's been restocked and the original stock remains with the rifle. I didn't get to see the original stock. The new one is certainly not a faithful reproduction of the original. Bores are excellent.

Interesting rifle in that it fits the definition of the "T" prefix Westley's, which not all do. Westley Richards only retailed this one. It's a dead stock standard Webley PHV-1 Model, finished by Webley, not Westley. Westley serial number T7781, Webley serial number 13458. Engraving is Webley's standard "full" pattern found on engraved PHV-1s, and standard grade A & W C Models. Compare the pattern on the action bar on the Westley here:

http://www.sitemason.com/files/cetzkk/Westley%20Richards%20.577%20T7781%20c.JPG

....to that on the bar of this Webley PHV-1 built for Manton here (the same pattern with gold fill):

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Manton-&-Co-Double-Rifle-w-Case-360-No-2.cfm?gun_id=100086569

It's a lovely rifle of excellent quality in fine condition. If the original wood is in as good shape as the metal is, I think it's worth $50ish, perhaps a touch more.

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