WESTLEY RICHARDS – BEST DROPLOCK SXS RIFLE , 470

A commanding modern dangerous-game rifle — Westley Richards Best Droplock Side-by-Side Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express, built to the firm’s highest contemporary standards.

Constructed on the legendary Droplock action, this rifle embodies Westley Richards’ signature engineering — removable lockwork, exceptional durability, and refined mechanical precision. The rifle is fitted with 26" barrels with ejectors, regulated with a five-leaf express sight and raised ramp front sight, providing graduated capability for serious field use.

Configured with double triggers, splinter forearm, and pistol grip, the rifle maintains classic British dangerous-game proportions. Weighing 10 lbs 11 oz with a 15" length of pull, it carries the proper mass and balance required to manage the authority of the .470 Nitro Express while remaining steady and deliberate in the hands.

Presented in new condition and housed in its oak and leather case, this rifle represents the pinnacle of modern British double rifle craftsmanship.

A Best-grade Westley Richards Droplock in .470 NE is among the most respected and enduring platforms for dangerous game — mechanically sophisticated, beautifully executed, and built without compromise.