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Westley Richards Best Double Rifle .500/.465 NE 26-inch

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The Westley Richards Best Double Rifle in .500/.465 NE is a hand-built sidelock ejector double rifle of the highest London quality, featuring the firm signature Anson and Deeley or sidelock action and regulated barrels for dangerous game hunting in Africa and India.

Type: Double Rifle

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: .500/.465 NE

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1900, United Kingdom

Weight: 192 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game, Safari, Hunting