. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. Sidelock. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Make the days count. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Cal/GA: 12. 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. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. 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. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Checkered walnut stocks. We require a photo ID from the . The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. The side lever preceded the top lever. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. 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 W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Steve Helsley. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. W. Richards Shotgun. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. 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 . 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. 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. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Grant 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. A little trivia. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. 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? Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Extractors. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. The left side of the . It's the No. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. 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. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. 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.). Description Serial # 01610. Lever to right of center. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. 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. 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. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. 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. Joined: Oct 2009 . To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. The serial number is 35561 W.H. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. 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. Description Cal/GA: 12. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. if you would like to place this item on back order. The serial number is 42752. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. W.H. Length of pull: 13 - inches. Constitution Avenue, NW call us (208) 263-6953 if you would like to place this item on back order. GREAT grain on stock. Belgian proofs. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. & IM), W. 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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. All Rights Reserved. Both are very high quality and engraved. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Serial number 94. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Westley Richards 20 gauge deluxe grade boxlock ejector, drop-lock side by side shotgun
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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. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. barrels. 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. 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. 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
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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. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. 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 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. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. 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 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. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 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 Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Most double shotguns represented here. Most double shotguns represented here. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. That's the shotgun Clint Eastwood used in Unforgiven. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. i also have a sxs belgium made hammer gun marked A RICHARD [no s]it appears to be of decent quality the butt plate and grip cap. 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.