Come along for the ride - Casing 2 Westley Richards Highest Possible

[45flint]

I was making a tray because I purchased a turn of the century box that was just something special. Entire box is covered with veneer. A falling block design on the top. The inside equally as nice so I didn’t want to glue things inside and ruin it. The tray just drops in perfectly and securely.

[ptdunk]

Lovey,
Great job mate, that drop in tray is very convenient and I like the oil bottle.

Now I understand why you previously asked what pellets would have been used.
Mine has Improved Bulldog pellets but I think they are 1930’s.
According to Dario’s pellet video the ‘Bulfin slugs’ box’s were available from 1905 and actually contained diabolo pellets so would be perfect.

Cheers,
Matt

[45flint]

Not done yet something special yet to come if I can make it work. Without a doubt the finest casing I has ever done. The case is just as much a treasure as the pistol.

[ptdunk]

Don’t store them in the case though as moisture etc in the materials and adhesives can cause corrosion.
Best kept in silicone sock sleeves and shown off in the case when out and about.

[45flint]

Don’t store them in the case though as moisture etc in the materials and adhesives can cause corrosion.
Best kept in silicone sock sleeves and shown off in the case when out and about.

Better check some black powder Civil War pistols I have had in cases forever!

[micky2]

Nice job Steve, looking forward to see what you are going to do next.

[Josie & John]

Superb job Steve.

The case has a contemporary look to it that sets off the pair of HPs perfectly.

Yes, Bulfin would be a good choice of pellet or even a box of BSA.

John

[Garvin]

It looks excellent, Steve. Congratulations. The WR HP pistols are of such high quality and have that 'pre-WW1' look that means they go really nicely in the sort of fitted case you might expect the see a pair of muzzle-loading duelling pistols in.

[Mobiasstrip]

Lovely job indeed. Well done Steve.

[45flint]

The last part of the journey. Had some wasted space in the lid and the top always looks best covered in cloth like the bottom. Thought I would make a compartment to store my books on Westley Richard and any other research on these pistols. The compartment like the bottom fits very tight into the top. I will need to attach a small knob to pull it down but for now I have scotch tape on the corners to pull it back out. The large book has the advertisement for this pistol. That ends the journey, just need to go searching for a small knob that looks period and I want to make a leather handle like on that BSA box recently posted.

Don’t make fun of the Adders at least they are period and look awesome!

[Abasmajor]

Presumably you are aware of the WR Highest Possible instruction booklet posted on the VAG a reproduction copy would sit nicely with your collection.

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....sible-booklet/

Brian

[45flint]

Presumably you are aware of the WR Highest Possible instruction booklet posted on the AGF. A reproduction copy would sit nicely with your collection.

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....sible-booklet/

Brian

Totally overlooked that, print it out tomorrow. Thanks

[45flint]

Though not totally air gun related, I was doing research and found that Westley Richards was a major maker of double cased percussion pistols. Some for duels and some for officers or protection. Somewhat surprised that all were done in green cloth. Just three example but many more online. Cool to see the similarities to my casing. The Westley Richards site itself has an interesting history of dueling in England.

[eyebull]

Superb job on this, a real work of art 👍

[Binners]

Some truly nice cased pistols...