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Sincerely,
Patrick
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scalloped back, looking forward to see more pics, how are the barrel walls ? cheers, Mike
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Mike,
I haven't measured the barrel walls, but my gun dealer is very cautious with what he sells. I've put about 8 boxes of shells through it at the skeet ranges and it shoots nice.
Thanks
Sincerely,
Patrick
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Try Westley Richards own website and find the link then put in your serial number
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I've gone to the WR website and typed in the serial number, which is how I got that it was made in 1919, and I've been reading up on the company and its guns - just trying to learn more about the various levels of guns and maybe more about my gun w/o spending the $95 for the gun history from WR.
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Patrick
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Patrick:
Let me get this straight... you have the means to buy a Westley droplock, but somehow find yourself strapped to pay $95 for it's history?
In that case, you might consider selling it for a Parker. Their factory letters are only $50.
Or a Winchester Model 12. Their letters are cheaper still.
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Kensal,
Good point - I should probably get the factory history. I'm just a cheap skate by nature. I love the gun and will hang on to it as long as I can.
I WOULD like to get a parker - and lefever and AH Fox, etc, but can't get them in Japan - I just happen to run across this one and got lucky.
Sincerely,
Patrick
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I thought the Westley Richards hand detachable lock guns were always considered a best gun?? I certainly would like to own one, esp in 20 bore! Fork out the C-note for the provenance on your gun is my humble opinion. It will be a plus if you decide to sell. And, you might want to invest in their new book. I would if I owned that gun.
Socialism is almost the worst.
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Patrick:
Buzz is more of a gentleman than I've been. I apologize for my cynical stance. The last Westely 20-bore I owned was originally ordered by Lord Alfred Douglas, son of the Marqee of Queensbury.
Often the history of the gun is more fun than the gun itself. Almost.
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Marqee shmarkee--buy shells with the $95.
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