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a laurona couldn't tell you the model but the proof marks are 1957

 
Try one of those leather slip on recoil pads, it may be that the stock is a bit short. I have put 32 gram 5 and6's through my Westley and that only weighs 6lbs 2 ozs. BUT it has been fitted by the makers.
it came with what I guess was the original rubber recoil pad because it was natural rubber and was rock hard.

I know a gun maker who a good friend of mine does some work for he is a tool maker/engineer so I had the stock extended with a lovely piece of walnut that he had laying about, it doesn't match because its a lot darker than the original piece of broom handle on the gun but contrasts really well and looks good and only cost me a few pints of beer.

so it fits pretty well now, but it was short your right and i'm comparing it to my o/u which is a lot heavier

 
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I am game shooting in 2 weeks time and I will be using my Westley.with 28 gram 6's.  Merseyside/ Lancs borders are not renowned for their hills ! I have not shot the gun in over 2 years so it should be entertaining. 2 triggers and an auto safe, BUT I have yet to be caught out by that,  in over 40 years of using the gun. I tend to use 28 grams in the old girl nowadays, that way she will see me out. 

 
Mine has a hard butt plate and is a little short but I adjust my stance to the gun and just keep it firm on my shoulder.

I must try and find out how old it is. 

Just checked the proof marks and it is H1 which I think is 1962. Older than I thought.

 
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the H1 i have highlighted is the proof date mark I believe

the others you refer to are something to do with the proof house and pressure it was tested to

H1 would make it 1962

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1962 was my thought as well. So far it has been faultless. The wood is a little matt and in need of a good oiling and polish. It has clean bores and is very tight. Not bad for the price.

 
Perhaps its just the contrarian in me, but I take great delight in shooting something the "Experts" class as unsuitable!

If I can get half respectable scores, even better. :D

 
My pride and joy,  made in 1927, bought by me in 1979, fitted by Westley Richards in 1981. It has accounted for more Game than I care to recall, although I can still recall an awful lot of memorable shots, including the infamous Right and Left at Woodcock.

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That is a lovely looking gun. Must admit I like using older guns. I have a 1963 R1100 I use for skeet and some sporting. 

 
wow, Westley your in the woodcock club then. You got the pin feathers I assume. ??

 
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