Albert Einstein". W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Thanks guys, to be clear by "refurbishing" I meant taking it to one of the few gunsmiths that specialize in vintage double guns, certainly not me doing it. 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. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. 1 3/8" - 1 7/8" dr. SCALLOPED FRAME, 30" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND FULL, 2 1/2", SINGLE MECHANICAL TRIGGER WITH BARREL SELECTOR, EJECTORS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, STEEL HEEL & TOE PLATES, 27 1/2" DAMASCUS BARRELS CYLINDER AND CYLINDER DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS ENGLISH GRIP ORIGINAL CONDITION, Westley Richards Heronshaw 12 Ga Cased Pair, W. Richards SxS 12 gauge Shotgun Double Hammers & Triggers 30" bbls (Mod. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Condition is good. 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. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. W. Richards Shotgun. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. True Droplock ga.Shotgun 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Barrel length: 32 inches. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. 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. Buffalo Arms is closed on the Following Holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and The Day After, Christmas Eve (Open until 12:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day (Open until 12:00 p.m.). 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. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Has 2 1/2" chambers. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! 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. 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, We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Perfect field gun! Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. 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. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", *HARRINGTON & RICHARDS SINGLE-SHOT SHOTGUN, A 12 gauge gold-inlaid Belgian Browning American, Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. (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. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. 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. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. 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. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which has been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm, and cancer. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". I am not sure what the other marks reflect. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. This may help from our website. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Description Cal/GA: 12. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Sorry, but that is the truth. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. Only registered users can write reviews. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. This can be shipped directly to you. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. All serial numbers match. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. It has the quality of a JABC. I was told today that this is from a riffle that was produced with interchangeable barrels, please advise and the approximate value, as I would like to dispose of the weapon. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Click here for more information. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Serial number 94. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Richards." Have adequate ventilation at all times. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Side lever barrel latch. $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. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. 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. 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. 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! Sidelock. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. One of the last ones to be made by hand. Barrel length: 32 inches. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun All Rights Reserved. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Our collection database is a work in progress. Contact Us. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Actually tight on face and in proof. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. 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. 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. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. Chambers have been opened to 2" (should be shot with low bra, #G3922, Westley Richards & Co. London: A Hand Detachable Ejector (Droplock) 20 Bore Completed about 1909 That Remains in Excellent Condition, 28" barrels, "C" Bolting Dolls. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. London. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. 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". 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 It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Both are very high quality and engraved. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. W. Richards Marked Shotgun, trying to identify age, Re: W. Richards Marked Shotgun, trying to identify age, http://coveyandnye.com/purveyor-of-fine-ards-best-grade, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Cased, westley richards london double barrel hammer shotgun, Westley Richards "Gold Name" 12ga Droplock Pair Cased, Original Westley Richards 12 guage Crab Knuckle Pinfire Conversion Arms stk #A229, Westley Richards composed pair of 12 gauge & 20 gauge with each gun having two sets of interchangable of barrels, "Westley Richards One-Trigger Detachable Drop Lock 12 Gauge (S10378), WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK 20- 28" EJECT "C" BOLTING THIRD BITE Bbls.- ABOUT 1909- GREAT WEIGHT at 5 Lbs. 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. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . 26" Barrels Choked M/F. 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. 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. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. MAKE OFFER. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. Likes: 8. DoubleGuns! Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Thank you. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. Registered in England 439612. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Most double shotguns represented here. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. We require a photo ID from the . I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. The bores are bright and shiny. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. A little trivia. Gun History. Lever to right of center. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. The stock dimensions are great for many. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Includes original leather motor case. call us (208) 263-6953 We may update this record based on further research and review. 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. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Left barrel marked E/LG, small marking under LG possibly a star or crown all in an oval; also has an S with another illegible star or crown, and a fancy cursive L similar to the symbol for pounds sterling. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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.

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