Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Has 2 1/2" chambers. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. Perfect field gun! This may help from our website. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Click on the results to view more details The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. Site powered by. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". 14 LOP. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Condition is good. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. $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. Description Serial # 01610. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. 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. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . 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. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. 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! 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! 226 Williams Ln. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. W.H. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. Checkered walnut stocks. 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 A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. W. Richards Shotgun. Comes with case! 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! Albert Einstein". Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. All serial numbers match. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. 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. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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. Thanks barrels. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE DROP LOCK SXS 2 BARREL SET 12 GAUGE, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST SXS SIDELOCK SHOTGUN, 12 GAUGE, TWO BARREL SET, CASED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS, WESTLEY RICHARDS GOLD LETTER DROP LOCK 12 GAUGE, ANTIQUE WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16GA 28 1/4 BARRELS 2 3/4 CHAMBERS MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER STUNNING WOOD GREAT GAME/CLAYS SXS, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST DROPLOCK SXS 20 GAUGE, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST DROP LOCK SXS 20 GAUGE, Westley Richards on there early action, one of the first hammerless boxlocks and she still works great! SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. The bores are bright and shiny. 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. 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 . Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. 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. Joined: Oct 2009. (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. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. Length of pull: 13 - inches. 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. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. 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. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Includes original leather motor case. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. 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. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. For specifics on Copyright Law and Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. True Droplock ga.Shotgun 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. 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Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. 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. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Most double shotguns represented here. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Good overall condition. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without Our collection database is a work in progress. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All Rights Reserved. All serial numbers match. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Only registered users can write reviews. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Lock and barrel are unmarked. 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. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Chamber length: 2 - inches. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. W. Richards Shotgun. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. 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. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Length of pull: 14 inches. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . . Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Have adequate ventilation at all times. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Belgian proofs. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. 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. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. The serial number is 42752. Grant Sidelock. Extractors. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. We require a photo ID from the . I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Likes: 8. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 JavaScript is disabled. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. GREAT grain on stock. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". This can be shipped directly to you. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. 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 Forum. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. MAKE OFFER. 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. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. Features nice shiny bright bores. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. This can be shipped directly to you. Between 12th and 14th Streets 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. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Barrel length: 32 inches. Description Cal/GA: 12. Most double shotguns represented here. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. 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. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. Condition: Fair. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun 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. 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. 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. Engraved by G. Moore. Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. 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, prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To 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. 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. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. 1880. 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. 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. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. Posts: 516. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. 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 Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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?