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Westley Richards Westley Richards Droplock .470 NE 25-inch

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Westley Richards Droplock double rifle in .470 Nitro Express with 25-inch barrels. Most-collected British double in the most-used dangerous game cartridge.

Type: Rifle

Action: Break Action

Caliber: .470 Nitro Express

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1897, United Kingdom

Weight: 108 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game, Safari, Collector