underhammer rifle
Billinghurst Whitworth

To enlarge the picture of the rifle, please click on it. The picture at the top has a fore-end and false muzzle. The lock of this rifle is available in two versions: - trigger system M:  equipped with a direct trigger system - trigger system MR:  equipped with a direct trigger system (half cocked)	more successes
informations about William Billinghurst
The price-list and other documents can be downloaded here. Notes on how to order.

Each weapon is made by hand according to your wishes. Technical information and possibilities for the specifications can be found listed in the following.

All the lock parts are made using high-quality materials from the full piece. No molded parts are used! In this way, each weapon becomes a unique single piece. The barrel can be dismantled by using a herdened conical pin. The trigger pull weight of the fine trigger will be adjusted according to your wishes. The rifle has an excellent balance. The tang sight is adjustable for windage and elevation. The stock is from walnut wood (heartwood), better walnut wood qualities possible.

	.37 caliber barrel, length of twist 600mm, 6 groves, Suhl-production Krupp steel, cold swaged), optional Ueli Eichelberger-barrel Optional: .42 caliber barrel, length of twist 500mm, 8 groves, Suhl-production, Krupp steel cold swaged with false muzzle or false muzzle for crosspatch Eichelberger-barrel with false muzzle or false muzzle for cross patches.
	walnut stock with cheek piece without checkering (the stock length is made to fit the shooter, left-handed stock possible) The butt plate is made of steel and has checkering.
	optional with fore-end
	barrel and hammer blued
	case hardened (rust-proof "stainless steel finish")
	globe front sight with interchangeable sight insert in your wishes
	tang sight adjustable for windage and elevation with peep sight insert, up to 300m shooting distance. Peep sight insert in the peep sight can be changed. The standard hole size is 0.9 mm, can also be delivered in other diameters.
	nipple with tungsten carbide insert M6x1
	trigger pull weight adjusted according to customer's requirements

	length of barrel 800mm
	length of twist and grooves: Standard caliber: cal. .37 / 600mm 6 grooves Suhl-production (cold swage-made and vacuum tension-free annealed). optional: cal. .42 / 500mm 8 grooves Suhl-production (cold swage-made and vacuum tension-free annealed).
	The barrel can be easily separated from the system by removing the hardened conical pin.
	sight radius approx. 890mm
	weight round system: approx. 5,3kg weight oval system: approx. 4,9kg

	nipple key
	punch to remove the conical pin
	key for tang sight
	manual with loading data

	rifle sling To enlarge the picture of the sling, please click on it.
	bullet mold with handles
	sizing die
	front sight insert
	peep sight insert
	nipple with tungsten carbide or with platinum insert (M6x1)
	punch for cross patches
	cleaning rod and loading rod with roller ball bearings
	arms case with matching foam rubber inlay

		Engravings and gold-inlays are available in different variations. Examples can be found at Engravings Your individual wishes are most welcome!
		There is a wide choice of different precious woods, which can also be covered with checkering.

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24ct- gold monogram		monogram engraved		monogram engraved in crest

The weapon is proof-fired in the proofhouse Suhl and shows the stamp woth sole and pick.
Suhl is the oldest proofhouse in Germany, it was founded in 1893 as the Royal Prussian Proofhouse zu Suhl.
 

test report underhammer rifle Billinghurst in the magazine "Visier 5/2002"

order form underhammer rifle Billinghurst Whitworth

flyer underhammer rifle Billinghurs Whitwortht

price-list underhammer rifle Billinghurst Whitworth

proof of origin - trigger system (half cocked)


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