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. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Raises some attention on the trap range. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. 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. I have a early side lever (Left Side) 12 back action hammer gun marked W Richards with Birmingham proofs, but am under no illusions of it being the Real McCoy. Barrel length: 30 inches. 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. The stock dimensions are great for many. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Excellent and bright barrels. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. This can be shipped directly to you. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. 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. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Sidelock. Richards, Westley Richards 12-bore black powder proof, *SCARCE CASED PURDEY DBL BBL SHOTGUN 2-BBL, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, *H&R Topper Jr. Classic 410 Single Shot Shotgun Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. One of the last ones to be made by hand. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. 14 LOP. (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. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Our collection database is a work in progress. 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. Steve Helsley. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Description Cal/GA: 12. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. 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. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. . Any help would be appreciated. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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 The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. if you would like to place this item on back order. Most double shotguns represented here. Grant It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Joined: Oct 2009. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Description. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. For specifics on Copyright Law and . Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Click on the results to view more details Perfect field gun! Thanks Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. MAKE OFFER. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Condition: Fair. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. 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. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. 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. Click on the results to view more details 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 Length of pull: 13 - inches. 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. Double triggers. The serial number is 35561 barrels. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. 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. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. Description Serial # 01610. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Sorry, but that is the truth. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Length of pull: 14 inches. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Forum. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Belgian proofs. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. W. Richards Shotgun. values4antiques price guide. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 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. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . 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. Has 2 1/2" chambers. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Gunsmithing & Technical|June 2019 When they were made, all British guns had to be subjected to proof testing (they still are) to ensure that they were fit for purpose. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Sidelock. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. London. It has the quality of a JABC. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. 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. All serial numbers match. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. Please Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day 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. Site powered by. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Double Guns, Double barreled shotguns, SxS, Side-by-side, and Over & Under O&U, Drillings, Combination guns, Double rifles, Hunting Guns, Cape guns, Game guns. 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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. W. RICHARDS (SN 3488) : This is an antique exposed hammer side-by-side double-barrel LaFauchuex style bottom-lever shotgun, with 30" long (18.2 mm) choked 12 gauge Belgian barrels, with "CAST STEEL BELGIUM" inscribed on the upper rib. 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. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Most double shotguns represented here. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Condition is good. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Albert Einstein". A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Features nice shiny bright bores. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Checkered walnut stocks. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. THE ORIGINAL W, An original English made Birminfham proofs on the water table with 29 1/4" barrels, and choked at IC each with corrosion nearer the breech and the further forward bores oare cleaned.London Lamina, Possibly unique, made in 1905, a consecutive pair of 12ga C bolt "Gold Name" ejector droplocks, in the maker's case, well accessorized, in tight condition! Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Only registered users can write reviews. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. 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 The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. (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. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. Joined: Oct 2009 . Actually tight on face and in proof. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Serial number 94. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. Good overall condition. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. All Rights Reserved. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." 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. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. MAKE OFFER. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. Between 12th and 14th Streets Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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: I also have a W. Richards, Belgum 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. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. He was also the Managing Director of our company. Would like to get as much information as possible about this odd shotgun, marked W. Richards, I'm not too familiar with English double guns. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Posts: 516. SN 43113, im trying to trace its history, how could I do that, Simon Clode on October 7, 2016 at 4:59 am, there is a feature in Services on our website to look up gun histories. MAKE OFFER. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun and A Large Maleham & Yeomans Sheffield Maker's Marked Knife with Wells Fargo Style MarkingsThe top of the barrels are stamped "LAMINATED STEEL" and "BELGIUM" with the left barrel spuriously stamped "WF&CO EX" under the forearm. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Choke dimension: M. W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: For bidding in this lot is a W. Richards, side by side shotgun, chambered in 10 Gauge. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Good. 226 Williams Ln. 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. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. We require a photo ID from the . The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. came across this W Richards Double Barrel Shotgun Naturally the search for history starts I have learned a lot but still have problem with those darn proof marks Antique Pistols April 15th, 2019 - A Pair of 19th Century Percussion Cap Pocket Pistols Double Barrel Belt Pistol by G amp J Deane A 19th Century Over and Under Double Barrel Belt . Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. m/www/home The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. 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! Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. Extractors. The left side of the . Cood case colors on engraved receiver. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Comes with case! W.H. Website by Hudson. True Droplock ga.Shotgun This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! London. Thank you. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance].