The bores are bright and shiny. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. 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. 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. 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. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. 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. 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: The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! 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 Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Raises some attention on the trap range. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. 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. All serial numbers match. Only registered users can write reviews. This can be shipped directly to you. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Extractors. 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 Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Cal/GA: 12. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Serial number 94. 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. Richards." 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. Sidelock. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. It's the No. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Lever to right of center. 1880. Condition: Fair. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Our collection database is a work in progress. Belgian proofs. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. if you would like to place this item on back order. Any ways thanks. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. 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. Belgium, C. 1880s. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! 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! if you would like to place this item on back order. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Click here for more information. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. 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 Shotgun: . Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Thank you. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. 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. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Constitution Avenue, NW When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 I have high hopes for next year. 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. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To 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. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. Checkered walnut stocks. 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. As I recall there were two terms similar terms: Klunker was reserved for any beat up gun not worth repairing versus Clunker which was purpose built hardly worth buying in the first place. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? W. 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 . W. Richards Shotgun. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. 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. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this 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. Most double shotguns represented here. Steve Helsley. One of the last ones to be made by hand. 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. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. You can opt-out at any time. Double triggers. 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. 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. 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. Please I am not sure what the other marks reflect. 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. 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. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. barrels. 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. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Features nice shiny bright bores. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. 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. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. 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.). Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. (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. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. 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. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . 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. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Click on the results to view more details Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. All Rights Reserved. Albert Einstein". The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Engraved by G. Moore. 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. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. Respected Sir. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. values4antiques price guide. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Registered in England 439612. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. Grant Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Posts: 516. Likes: 8. Many Thanks for visiting. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Between 12th and 14th Streets As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. 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. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. 14 LOP. 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 side lever preceded the top lever. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. All serial numbers match. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Site powered by. Has 2 1/2" chambers. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. This may help from our website. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. 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.
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