The left side of the . 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. 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. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. 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. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Click here for more information. 14 LOP. 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. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. Barrel length: 30 inches. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. if you would like to place this item on back order. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. DoubleGuns! 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side x Side 16 GA Hammered Shotgun: Westley Richards Single Trigger Dbl Barrel, Westley Richards & Co. Condition is good. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Sidelock. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Likes: 8. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Thank you. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. That's the shotgun Clint Eastwood used in Unforgiven. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Length of pull: 13 - inches. 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. 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. Serial number 94. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Belgian proofs. Belgium, C. 1880s. Cal/GA: 12. Our collection database is a work in progress. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. 226 Williams Ln. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. It's the No. MAKE OFFER. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. This can be shipped directly to you. 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. 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. Lever to right of center. 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. 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. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . Comes with case! Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Engraved by G. Moore. 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. 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. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." He was also the Managing Director of our company. For specifics on Copyright Law and Visit the IIIF page to learn more. 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, W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 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 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. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. Sidelock. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. 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! 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. Make the days count. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. W.H. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Description Cal/GA: 12. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! Thanks An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Any help would be appreciated. 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 For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Condition: Fair. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. m/www/home Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Have adequate ventilation at all times. 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 will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! London. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. 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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. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. 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. 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. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. You can opt-out at any time. JavaScript is disabled. MAKE OFFER. (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. One gun weighs 8 pounds. 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'm selling a W. Richards Double Barrel Side by Side 12 gauge shot gun, serial number 35517, what you see is what you get. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Respected Sir. 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. Click on the results to view more details Double triggers. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. 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. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. 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. 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. Excellent and bright barrels. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 1 3/8" - 1 7/8" dr. SCALLOPED FRAME, 30" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND FULL, 2 1/2", SINGLE MECHANICAL TRIGGER WITH BARREL SELECTOR, EJECTORS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, STEEL HEEL & TOE PLATES, 27 1/2" DAMASCUS BARRELS CYLINDER AND CYLINDER DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS ENGLISH GRIP ORIGINAL CONDITION, Westley Richards Heronshaw 12 Ga Cased Pair, W. Richards SxS 12 gauge Shotgun Double Hammers & Triggers 30" bbls (Mod. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. MAKE OFFER. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Description Serial # 01610. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. . Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. 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 Barrel length: 32 inches. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Forum. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. This is an example from our. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. MAKE OFFER. This may help from our website. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 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. Good. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. A little trivia. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. Posts: 516. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Click on the results to view more details Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. . Website by Hudson. Barrel length: 32 inches. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. 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. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. & IM), W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY MATCHED PAIR DROPLOCK SHOTGUNS 28 BARRELS, WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA 30 F/F EJECTOR BARRELS BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, ORIGINAL CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWL GUN 28 M/F 2 3/4 BARRELS, ATTRACTIVE WESLEY RICHARDS 6-GAUGE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN, Westley Richards Gold Name boxlock with nitro proofed 30" Damascus barrels, W. Richards of Liverpool 12 Bore Sidelock Ejector with Excellent Game Scene and Scroll Engraving Highly Figured Stock, Westley Richards 12 Gauge Double Hammerless, Cased. That is sweet. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. barrels. Constitution Avenue, NW You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Overall length is 43". )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Grant Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. 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. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Barrel length: 30 inches. Extractors. 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. We require a photo ID from the . JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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 Only registered users can write reviews. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Length of pull: 14 inches. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. I have high hopes for next year. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. 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 . Both are very high quality and engraved. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Joined: Oct 2009 . 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. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. 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. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! 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 plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Serial number 94. 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? Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. $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. Most double shotguns represented here. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. Belgian proofs. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. Registered in England 439612. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. 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. London. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Is your gun as svelte as this one? The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. W. Richards Shotgun. Please Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Steve Helsley. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. The bores are bright and shiny. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. 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. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Any ways thanks. The serial number is 42752. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . 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 gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our 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 . The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel".