Factory Engraved Westley Richards Hand Detachable Droplock Dangerous Game Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express with Case

An exceptional Westley Richards .470 double rifle completed circa 1920, this is a highly desirable British dangerous-game rifle from one of the world’s most respected fine-gun makers. With documented reference in Nigel Brown’s British Gunmakers Volume One: London, extensive engraving, premium wood, a hand-detachable droplock action, and a fitted oak-and-leather case, it offers outstanding collector appeal.

• Completed circa 1920, according to page 128 of Nigel Brown’s British Gunmakers Volume One: London
• Built by Westley Richards, one of Britain’s premier fine arms makers, with a history spanning more than 200 years
• Chambered/marked for .470, with the caliber shown in gold inlay on the raised rear quarter rib
• Blued steel barrels with classic British sporting-rifle appointments:
  • Removable beaded blade front sight
  • Flip-up moon sight for low-light visibility
  • Scroll-engraved sight hood
  • Decorative flourish of scroll engraving behind the front sight
  • Three-leaf rear sight with one standing leaf and two folding leaves
  • Fully scroll-engraved raised rear quarter rib
  • Single band of engraving at the breech
  • Front sling swivel
• Chambers equipped with automatic ejectors for fast extraction and reloading
• Barrel flats bear 1996-dated Birmingham nitro proof marks, replacing the original proofs
• Barrel flats also bear an import mark
• Casehardened hand-detachable droplock action—one of Westley Richards’ most admired and collectible action designs, allowing the lockwork to be removed by hand
• Near full-coverage scroll engraving on the action, with “WESTLEY RICHARDS” displayed in banners on both sides
• Additional “WESTLEY RICHARDS” banner on the top of the action, ahead of the scroll-engraved blued top lever
• Blued trigger guard engraved with a rhino scene, adding classic African dangerous-game character and strong visual appeal
• Engraving continues onto both tangs
• Removable firing pins
• Double triggers
• Tang-mounted manual safety
• Secondary bolt safety
• Both safeties feature gold-inlaid indicators for an elegant, high-grade finish
• Beautifully figured beavertail forend with multi-point checkering
• Forend fitted with engraved iron
• Pistol grip stock with:
  • Teardrop-carved flats
  • Casehardened engraved trapdoor grip cap
  • Blank gold inscription plate
  • Rear sling swivel
  • Black rubber recoil pad
• Includes a fine Huey oak-and-leather flat case with:
  • Canvas cover
  • Maker’s label
  • Set of snap caps
• Length of pull: 14 5/16 inches
• Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz.

A finely documented, beautifully engraved Westley Richards double rifle with premium casework and classic dangerous-game styling, this piece stands out as a serious collector-grade British sporting arm with enduring desirability.