Westly Richards 303

**RJW NZ** · 05-25-2012 04:16 AM

Westley Richards 303 Sporting Rifle B.S.A. | Trade Me

A bit of a rareish one, is the price crazy or is that right for this rifle? The condition is a bit er patina'd, as they say.

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**paulseamus** · 05-25-2012 04:30 AM

I like the look, shame about the timber.

Does the flattened bold handle indicate a cavalry past?

Paul

**ActionYobbo** · 05-25-2012 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by paulseamus

I like the look, shame about the timber.

it has its correct timber but the front sling swivel should not be where it is. what is wrong with the rifle is the barrel and rear sight . looks like some one stuck a military barrel into a sporting rifle

Originally Posted by paulseamus

Does the flattened bold handle indicate a cavalry past?

No all sporting rifles had the handle like that

**Jc5** · 05-25-2012 09:38 AM

Looks like a genuine sporter but the swivel is definitely out of place.

The TradeMe site makes it harder than hell for a non-kiwi to register or even ask the seller a question. Is anyone here a member of TradeMe who can ask the seller for some details on markings?

For my research project, I would love to put a date on this one and compare it to some other Westley Richards Lee Speeds I have examined.

**RJW NZ** · 05-26-2012 02:37 AM

Sure, I'll ask, any specifics?

**Jc5** · 05-26-2012 12:03 PM

Thanks!

Mainly barrel length and markings (proofs, any numbers on the action, barrel, trigger guard, or the top-rear flat part of the action where the bolt slides in), also the specifics of how and where it is marked Westley Richards. And a request to the seller to pass along my email address to the buyer, in case they want to let me use a photo in publication.

**RJW NZ** · 05-31-2012 08:16 AM

Sorry, I missed you reply there. The rifle didn't sell but I'll pursue it and see if I can find the owner. In the meantime this came up, interested?
WESTLEY RICHARDS vintage Gun Book | Trade Me

pm me if next steps are of interest.

here's the sellers last response;
Is there a year date, or a serial number? onyx88 (345 ) 6:39 pm, Sat 26 May
10004 is on the action and the bolt the barrell is marked westley richards 303 nitro proof with a number RB1439 5:45 pm, Mon 28 May

**Jc5** · 05-31-2012 12:05 PM

Thanks! PM sent

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