Thanks Chamber length: 2 - inches. 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. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. . 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Only registered users can write reviews. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! 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. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . VFG Super Intensive Revolver & Pistol Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Rifle Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Shotgun Cleaning Pellets, Kowa 88mm Prominar Spotting Scopes & Accessories, Muzzleloading Short Starters & Pistol Loaders, Muzzleloading Shooting Patches, Flints & Leathers, Muzzleloading Powder Measures, Horn & Pan Chargers, Treso Muzzleloading Bullet Pullers & Patch Worms, W. H. Richards double barrel 12 guage muzzleloader. 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. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. 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. Barrel length: 30 inches. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. This is an example from our. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Click on the results to view more details Right after the recent election, I decided that I wasn't going to leave any loose ends unaddressed concerning my personal battery of firearms and purchased a lovely little W. Richards 16 that had been sorely tempting me for something-like 6-months. Click on the results to view more details Sorry, but that is the truth. Make the days count. Actually tight on face and in proof. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Website by Hudson. All Rights Reserved. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. 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. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 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. 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. 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. This, Westley Richards Droplock 12 Gauge Double-barrel, *BEAUTIFUL CASED CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN COMPANY, *VERY RARE CASED WINCHESTER Y-SERIES PIGEON, Books: Firearms Brophy, William S. L.C. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. DD on barrel lug. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Westley Richards composed pair of 12 gauge & 20 gauge with each gun having two sets of interchangable barrels Action Calibre: 12 & 20 gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector with hand detachable l, "Westley Richards One-Trigger Detachable Drop Lock 12 Gauge shotgun. 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. Barrel is 27". if you would like to place this item on back order. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Serial number 94. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Good. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. 1880. Joined: Oct 2009. It's the No. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. m/www/home Forum. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. London. Our collection database is a work in progress. Steve Helsley. Many Thanks for visiting. Description Cal/GA: 12. Includes original leather motor case. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel 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". Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. 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, Posts: 516. Barrel length: 32 inches. Respected Sir. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation The bores are bright and shiny. 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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. values4antiques price guide. Good overall condition. 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! 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. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! JavaScript is disabled. Double triggers. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. The side lever preceded the top lever. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Click here for more information. 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. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Length of pull: 14 inches. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. 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. From Mr. Hadoke's new book on boxlocks, I'm fairly certain that it's a product of Webley & Scott because of it's screw-grip action. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Site powered by. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. DoubleGuns! 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. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". 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! Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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. 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. & IM), W. 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Richards suggest a knock off of the Westley Richards name.back in the early part of the 20th century.this was common and to some degree.it is still done today..The biggest such act is the use of the . 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. 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 Most double shotguns represented here. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. We apologize for the interruption. This can be shipped directly to you. Engraved by G. Moore. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. 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 . It has the quality of a JABC. He was also the Managing Director of our company. . Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. 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. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Excellent and bright barrels. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 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. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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! 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 lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. Condition is good. 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 I am not sure what the other marks reflect. London. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot.

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