I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock and forearm with a checkered horn buttplate featuring an stag head and inscription shield on the underside of the stock. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. The serial number is 35561 That saidThe picture doesn't show muchList all the markings on the gun..especially the proofmarks(if any) and what chamber length is indicated A UK gun would have short 2.5" chambers. Details Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus Double Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun Manufacturer: W. Richards Model: DOUBLE BARREL Type: Shotgun Gauge: 10 Barrel: 32 inch solid rib Finish: brown/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut checkered Item Views: 10457 Serial Number: Catalog Page: 91 Class: Antique Description: Forum. You can make direct contact with the subject thru thatthey may not come back to read these postsever Tom, The original post was in Feb of 2018.over a year agoThere is a Message link on this postthis will allow your to make direct contact. We apologize for the interruption. Marked on the locks W. Richards one tree proofmark is right side up and(one mark is upside down) I have been told this is highly unusual and very rare!, top of the 30 inch Damascus barrels is marked Laminated Steel. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. restrictions refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ - doublegunshop.com will not monitor nor will they be held liable for copyright violations presented on the BBS which is an open and un-moderated public forum. MAKE OFFER. You can get a market value on your W. Richards shotgun from www.bluebookinc.comHave the gun handy as they have a form to fill out with some very specific questions. That is sweet. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. values4antiques price guide. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. A Westley and Richards 12 bore double barrel A Westley and Richards 12 bore double barrel hammer shot gun, side locks engraved, chequered walnut stock, wooden ram rod, serial No GT 5521, 30in barrels, The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". He was also the Managing Director of our company. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Length of pull: 14 inches. Simon, Lliam Coombs on October 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm, Hello i have a very old looking westley richards side by side, the only numbers on it are B4423 which is located on the rearward part of the trigger guard behind the loop and on the extractor between the barrels the other number is 1019 which can be found on the receiver underneath the barrels, there are symbols of crowns with swords crossed on either side of the number and the word patent, any idea which is the actual serial number of this shotgun and if it is of any value? )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. Chamber length: 2 - inches. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. This is an example from our. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Respected Sir. JavaScript is disabled. All serial numbers match. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Sidelock. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Click on the results to view more details Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Excellent and bright barrels. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Raises some attention on the trap range. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. overall: 118.5 cm; x 46 5/8 in barrel length: 76.4 cm; x 30 1/16 in overall, shotgun: 46 1/2 in x 2 5/8 in; 118.11 cm x 6.6675 cm ID Number 1988.0129.11 catalog number 1988.0129.11 accession number 1988.0129 serial number 1801 Credit Line Major Kenneth E. and Viola L. Harte See more items in Paper Cartridges for Percussion Revolvers, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .25-.35 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .36-.41 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .42-.45 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .46 Caliber & Up 1-Cavity, Cowboy Firearms, Muzzle Loaders & Vintage Military, Black Powder Muzzleloader Shotguns & Smoothbore Muskets, Black Powder Muzzleloading Percussion Revolvers, 1892 Winchesters Lever Action Rifles & Carbines, Pedersoli Trapdoor Black Powder Cartridge Rifles, Carbines & Officer Models, Leather Goods, Cartridge Belts & Cowboy Clothing, Buffalo Arms Custom RCBS & Lyman Sizing Dies, Hornady Lock-N-Load Power Case Prep Center. Likes: 8. All Rights Reserved. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. GREAT grain on stock. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. We require a photo ID from the . The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. m/www/home Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Description. Actually tight on face and in proof. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day Constitution Avenue, NW Used W. Richards Side x Sid, Fine bores choked full and improved modified, 30" barrels retain 95% bright shiny barrel blue, receiver retains 25% case colors with 50-60% original blue remaining on the underside of the receive, Westley Richards best quality droplock matched pair Gun #1 28" ejector barrels with concave rib 2 1/2" chambers 1 1/8oz nitro proof Chokes .020/.024 Bores .729/.729 Proofed, Westley Richards 12ga best quality boxlock ejector live pigeon gun 30" barrels with flat matted rib 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz proof Choked .036/.052 Bores .736/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wa, Westley Richards 12ga boxlock ejector wildfowl gun 28" barrels with matted rib 2 3/4" chambers with 1 1/4oz proof Choked .015/.033 Bores .735/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wal, 42 inch barrel. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. Good overall condition. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. A little trivia. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. MAKE OFFER, W. Richards suggest a knock off of the Westley Richards nameback in the early part of the 20th centurythis was common and to some degreeit is still done today..The biggest such act is the use of the name Charles Daly to make folks think they are getting one famous name gun, when..in reality the real Charles Daly wouldn't let such a product out of the factory. Gun History. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Br, SN# 95XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.006 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS BNP 2 3/4 3 1/4 TONS BORES: .736 LT; .735 RT WALLS: .023 LT; .024 RT SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER AUTOM, Westley Richards best boxlock 16ga antique 28 1/4" ejector barrels with matted rib (rebarreled in Belgium) Lockup is tight( no movement with forend off) 2 3/4", This 16 Ga. shotgun is a Weatley Richards Pre War Hammerless Ejector model with 28" Full & Mod. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Posts: 516. Belgian proofs. Many Thanks for visiting. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Belgian proofs. BTW with any gun of a vintage naturemaking it pretty cost YOU moneyA collector will want the 100 or so years of accrued "patina" in place..and you should determine what the barrels are made of..nitro proofed steel or twist/Damascus steelthe latter pretty much makes your gun a wall hanger as it is unsafe with ANY MODERN ammo.You can see more on this at www.shotgunworld.com. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. Here's what a real W. Richards of London & Liverpool gun looks like: The posts above reminded me of something an old, sadly deceased shooting friend once said to me, I had a well used 30 Belgian boxlock , my first shotgun. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Both are very high quality and engraved. Comes with case! Sorry, but that is the truth. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Length of pull: 13 - inches. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Westley Richards 20 gauge deluxe grade boxlock ejector, drop-lock side by side shotgun Action Calibre: 20 Gauge Action: Boxlock ejector with drop locks & dolls head extention Triggers: #13357, Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St, London: An Early & True Anson & Deeley Westley Richards Trademark Boxlock 12 Bore Made in 1880 for Arthur W. Hall, Now with new sleeved barrels by Me, 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave rib, choked modified & improved modified. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Website by Hudson. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN GI#: 102229402 Fine bores choked full and improved modified, 30" barrels retain 95% bright shiny barrel blue, receiver retains 25% case colors with 50-60% original blue remaining on the underside of the receive .Click for more info Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $1,750.00 The bores are bright and shiny. W.H. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. We have tried to put an easy search on our website to assist with this and will always try and answer any questions regarding the guns as time allows. Checkered walnut stocks. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Model: Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Shotgun Serial Number: 6432 Year of Manufacture: 1850's Gauge: 16 Action Type: Muzzle Loading Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun Markings: The barrel rib is marked "Westley Richards 170 New Bond STLondon". Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. PrOOF mark CirCa PrOOF hOuse tYPe OF PrOOF and gun since 1952 Ulm since 1968 Hannover since 1968 Kiel (W. German) since 1968 Munich since 1968 Cologne (W. German) since 1968 Berlin (W. German) since 1952 Ulm voluntary proof for hand/long guns since 1952 Ulm repair proof for major gun parts since 1952 Ulm provisional black powder for shotgun Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. W. Richards Shotgun. W. Richards guns were produced by many makers (Crescent in the U.S., Belgian, and some Birmingham) to confuse the unknowing, and were not of high quality even when new. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . I'm selling a W. Richards Double Barrel Side by Side 12 gauge shot gun, serial number 35517, what you see is what you get. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Extractors. Barrels choked IC/Mod, beautiful circassian Turkish walnut capped pistol grip stock, checkered butt, beavertail forend, double triggers, SN#175XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (009 AND 018) 2 1/2" CHAMBERS 1 1/8 OZ PROOF BORES: .736 BOTH BARRELS MIN LT: .024 MIN RT: .022 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (012 AND 028 C, 28" M/F (.020"/.040") SOLID RIB BARREL AND 28" F/F (.045"/.045") VENT RIB BARREL -DOUBLE TRIGGERS -AUTOMATIC EJECTORS -BEAVERTAIL FOREND, One is a 10 gauge and the other is a 12 gauge. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side x Side 16 GA Hammered Shotgun: LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. I have always admired these gold name guns as they display the Westley quality and patent top lever extra bite but also ha, Handsome W. Richards of Preston & Liverpool lightweight sidelock ejector made in 1948 with fabulous game scene and scroll engraving. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Contact Us. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. The stock dimensions are great for many. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. London. MATCHED PAIR, SKEET AND FULL, 2 1/2", DOUBLE TRIGGERS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIPS, SPLINTER FORENDS, CHECKERED BUTTS, 6 LBS 1 OZ, 1-5/8" DAC, 2" DAH, 15" LOP A matched pair of 12 gauge, Single, 34"- 23/4" modified barrel, stock dimensions 15" LOP, dac 1 1/4", dah 1 7/8", 3/8" cast ON, 8lb 10oz, Unusual to find a WR sidelock, and this one has even more unusual "art deco" engraving. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. Description Cal/GA: 12. OAK & LEATHER TRUNK, Westley Richards --- Sidelock Ejector --- 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Chambers --- in Oak & Leather Case, WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS PINFIRE SXS HAMMER GUN 12 GAUGE. call us (208) 263-6953 Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Condition is good. The fancy wood is very go, Boxlocks - We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. ANTIQUE ENGLISH SIDE LEVER SHOTGUN, 12 gauge, AN EDWARDIAN LEATHER SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE CASE, EUROPEAN DAMASCUS BARREL SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN 12, Remington model 34 tube feed, bolt action, Three percussion firearms, to include a Thompson, Westley Richards & Co. Serial number 94. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Barrel length: 32 inches. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. . Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. All serial numbers match. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Good. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. The main things I would have done is adjust the action in the hammers as they are a little loose and maybe clean up the metal work and possibly if its doable, clean the grime from the checkering. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Condition: Fair. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Steve Helsley. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Most double shotguns represented here. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. 12 gauge, 18 1/4-inch damascus barrels with English proofs and concave rib marked: London Laminated Steel.Engraved locks marked: W. Richards.Low-profile hammers. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. It has 30 barrels with 2 7/8" chambers , chokes M/F nice thick barrels and excellent bright and shiny bore, Westley Richards 12Ga Manufactured in 1888 Includes Orginal Leather Bound Case Please add $70.00 for shipping IF paying with a credit card there is a 2.5% fee We do not sell or ship to CA, NY, SN# 011XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.018 AND .029 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS NP 1 1/4 OZ SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT GREAT. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. Joined: Oct 2009 . All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Only registered users can write reviews. 14 Oz.- ORIG SST- CASED- 90% E, Westley Richards 20 gauge deluxe grade boxlock ejector, drop-lock side by side shotgun, WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 TRADEMARK ANSON & DEELEY BOXLOCK- 30" MODERN SLEEVED Bbls. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. We may update this record based on further research and review. DoubleGuns! The' new' W. Richards have a website with a lot of information and history of the original firm and are very helpfull when asked about tracing a gun from the extensive records that they have. The left choke is over tight in choke but we could have this opened, Hammerguns - A very early, historic, and fun to shoot Westley Richards with super barrels that are bright and shiny and ring as well as any churches. Any help would be appreciated. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . Westley Richards Anson and Deeley Box Lock 12Ga, WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE PAIR SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS, Amazing condition Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in 20 GA. with 28" barrels and single trigger! There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Serial number 94. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. All Rights Reserved. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Our collection database is a work in progress. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Between 12th and 14th Streets Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. To speak with one of our gun specialists or to visit our flagship store please get in touch, Join The Explora Club for Member Exclusives. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. If you try putting in just the number it may work, if not send me the full number at the contact email and I will let you know when it was made, the office is closed now and I am afraid I will forget! Lock and barrel are unmarked. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Click on the results to view more details As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. This can be shipped directly to you. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side x Side 16 GA Hammered Shotgun: Westley Richards Single Trigger Dbl Barrel, Westley Richards & Co. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thank you. It doesn't have an address per se but each lockplate is marked W Richards & then the top rib is marked W Richards London Laminated Steel. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that have been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injuries. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Joined: Oct 2009. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. I haven't seen any responses on the age, and a gun dealer I had look at it told me the proof marks were 1850's. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! Bore was proofed as a 13 but I am thinking as it was proofed prior to the in between marks it probably started life very close to a 14 with a 12 chamber. Steve Helsley. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. It's the No. I have a Westley Richards .303 Falling Block action which I desperately want to obtain a date of manufacture on - looking at both your list of serial numbers above, as well as having visited the Westley Richards website itself, I have been unable to determine what the date of manufacture is on my rifle. I have a cased pare of " I think" horse percussion pistol, for they have a clip bracket on the side, They are In very good all round condition nicely engraved of estimate Cal 12bore, With the Serial no.585 on both pistols, can you please give me the date of manufacture and if you can an estimate value, I have a WR riffle in my possession, that has the serial number 39771 and is marked 425. Barrel length: 30 inches. $320, 26" MOD AND FULL 2 3/4 SINGLE SELECT TRIGGER EJECTORS BEAVERTAIL FOREARM PISTOL GRIP NEW CONDITION IN MAKERS CASE 6LBS X 2 1/4 X 1 1/2 X 14 1/8 SWIVELS ADDED, 26" FULL AND FULL 2 1/2" CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION 5LBS 8 OZ X 2 3/4 X 1 3/4 X 14, Boxlocks - Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory.

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