The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. 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. 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. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. This is an example from our. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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 . 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. The bores are bright and shiny. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Actually tight on face and in proof. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! 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. 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". The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. 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! Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 One of the last ones to be made by hand. Constitution Avenue, NW 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. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. This can be shipped directly to you. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Please Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. We apologize for the interruption. Make the days count. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. In my research, it seems that if it is not spelled out completely, it may not be a real Westley Richards, but instead a cheaper knock off. 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.). Condition: Fair. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. 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. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. All serial numbers match. Barrel length: 30 inches. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. True Droplock ga.Shotgun It's the No. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. 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. 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. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. W.H. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. 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. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Thanks MAKE OFFER. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. 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. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. 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. $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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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! The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. The serial number is 35561 African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. For specifics on Copyright Law and Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. 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. Engraved by G. Moore. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Likes: 8. Thank you. 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. Perfect field gun! Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. 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: That's the shotgun Clint Eastwood used in Unforgiven. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. A little trivia. 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. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. 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. Steve Helsley. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. 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. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. 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. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel 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 Only registered users can write reviews. Sidelock. 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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. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Between 12th and 14th Streets With 28-inch tubes and a LOP of 14 7/8-inch, this little BLE still only tips the scales at 5LBS13, and it's comb was/is so petite that even with a very slight cast-off it still fit's me (a lefty) shockingly well. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Overall length is 43". I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. OAK & LEATHER TRUNK, Westley Richards --- Sidelock Ejector --- 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Chambers --- in Oak & Leather Case, WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS PINFIRE SXS HAMMER GUN 12 GAUGE. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. Includes original leather motor case. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Serial number 94. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Checkered walnut stocks. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun 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. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Good. Any ways thanks. (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. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. You can opt-out at any time. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". 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. 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. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Description. Belgian proofs. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. 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. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. 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 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Sidelock. Lock and barrel are unmarked. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself."
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