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BRITISH SPORTING .40" UP TO .499"

425 WESTLEY RICHARDS

425 · 19 headstamps · 17 scans

Calibre	425
In the cabinet	BRITISH SPORTING .40" UP TO .499" · 36 images

Reading the headstamp

12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code

6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture

CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour

Introduced by Westley Richards in 1909. It has a rebated rim to fit the standard Mauser boltface.

Interesting case by Harold Wolf Mastergunworks, stating 425 Westley und Richards

Wolfgang Romey Germany

These headstamps with W R are thought to have been made by either Kynoch for Westley Richards or Birmingham Small Arms Co.

Tool dummy Example of the LT Cap bullet

2015Catalogued in the collection

2025Record last revised · 2025-12-31

Same drawer

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