Bertram 425 Westley Richards Brass
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Bertram 425 Westley Richards Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .425 Westley Richards |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Cartridge class | British dangerous-game magazine-rifle cartridge |
| Case type | Rebated-rim, bottleneck |
| Standards / compatibility | Historic proprietary Westley Richards cartridge |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.
Why Choose Bertram .425 Westley Richards Brass?
- New-production brass for a classic British or Continental sporting cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and load records
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
Leslie B. Taylor designed the .425 Westley Richards in 1909 for powerful magazine rifles. Westley Richards describes it as a cartridge designed to fit a standard-length Mauser action while delivering major dangerous-game performance.
Common Rifle Types and Platforms
- Historic Westley Richards .425 magazine rifles
- Modern bespoke Westley Richards .425 rifles
- Other custom rifles built specifically around the proprietary chamber and feed geometry
Compatibility warning: Historic sporting rifles may have been altered, rebarreled, or marked under older naming conventions. Verify the exact chamber, bore, and loading-tool compatibility before ordering components.
Legacy
The .425 became closely associated with professional hunters, game wardens, and sportsmen in Africa and India. Westley Richards continues to build bespoke rifles in the chambering.
Did You Know?
The cartridge uses a rebated rim and requires correct bolt-face, magazine, and feed-rail geometry; it is not simply interchangeable with other .42-caliber big-game cartridges.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Rebated-rim, bottleneck |
| Standards / compatibility note | Historic proprietary Westley Richards cartridge |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Case Preparation Before Loading
- Inspect every case before use
- Check the mouth, body, primer pocket, and flash hole
- Size, expand, chamfer, deburr, and measure as appropriate
- Confirm bore, chamber, dies, and projectile diameter for historic or proprietary cartridges
- Use authoritative published data for the exact cartridge and firearm
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many classic British and Continental sporting cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.
Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?
- Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
- U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
- Direct working relationship with Bertram
- Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.
Will this brass fit every rifle with a similar caliber marking?
No. Match the complete cartridge designation to the exact chamber. Similar metric or imperial names may identify different cartridges.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the firearm, chamber, bullet, and loading tools.
Why is this brass produced intermittently?
Demand is specialized, so Bertram generally manufactures these cases in scheduled batches rather than continuously.
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