Should I build a 318 Westley Richards?

[CGGunner]

There is an original 318 WR action for sale in the classified ads on here.

 

[rdog]

There is an original 318 WR action for sale in the classified ads on here.

what make is it ? what condition ? any pictures?

 

[CGGunner]

Look in the classified/for sale section of this website.

 

[PCC600]

have your gunsmith build an exact copy of a Westley or close as possible .many classic guns can't be had for easy money or the condition/barrel is not up to par thats why I say copy a classic im thinking of making a 350 rigby magnum or a copy of my 275 rigby , the only problem with the Westley is trying to copy their patent front site other than that its a no brainer....Paul

The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.

 

[pjaln]

The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.

he may have been able to get it from WR I never seen that particular folding sight on other rifles I imagine it would be hard to do as a one off item ,I was friendly with Simon Clod e and he sent me a new hood for a rifle I had years ago so I know they would sell parts if they know you

 

[rookhawk]

The WR front sight hood is a wonderful thing but I am not sure it is a patented . I had a double rifle built in the UK about 10 years ago . Told the gunsmith I wanted the WR folding sight hood fitted and he happily did so.

Patent expired, just like the boxlock and plunger and lever forend fasteners also patented by WR.

 

[PCC600]

he may have been able to get it from WR I never seen that particular folding sight on other rifles I imagine it would be hard to do as a one off item ,I was friendly with Simon Clod e and he sent me a new hood for a rifle I had years ago so I know they would sell parts if they know you

No he made it from scratch .

 

[BGHNTR416]

I just ordered some 250 gr bonded bullets for my 318 WR build from Northern Precision Custom Bullets. I will give them a try. The owner called me today after I left an inquiry on the website and I placed my order with him over the phone. Seems like a nice guy, retired and making bullets. I also ordered some 180's that are not bonded. He also sent some to Phil Massaro to test. He is making a batch of 400 so you might want to check them out if in need.

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