I recently fell ran across a Westley Richards 425 Express takedown in need of some tender loving care. The gun is definitely not stock but the alterations were very well done and some may have been done by WR. I have requested a letter from them. The barrel has been cut to 22.5" and the stock cut about 3". The original piece was put back on later. The wood is darkened with age but has the appearance of tiger maple. Grain is very straight through the wrist. The original red pad is still there but melted into goo. The action and lock up on the takedown is very tight. The bore is very good with no pitting. On the right side of the stock is stamped a 400 or 406 (can't tell because of the cut and a ding. The stamped number on the stock makes me wonder if the rifle was not used by the Brits in one of their game depts in Africa or India.
I am in the process of restoring the rifle to useable condition and I would appreciate any knowledge any of you gents might have of this gun. #36XXX
Last edited by drducati; 01/27/15.
