Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. The side lever preceded the top lever. 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. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! Make the days count. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. 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. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Gun History. 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. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. Grant 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 While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. MAKE OFFER. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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: Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Checkered walnut stocks. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Barrel length: 32 inches. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. 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 GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. 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 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. Engraved by G. Moore. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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, Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. We may update this record based on further research and review. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. For specifics on Copyright Law and The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Perfect field gun! Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. W. Richards Shotgun. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Excellent and bright barrels. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. One gun weighs 8 pounds. if you would like to place this item on back order. The stock dimensions are great for many. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. Belgian proofs. All Rights Reserved. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. 14 LOP. 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Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. 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. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. You can opt-out at any time. The serial number is 42752. 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 . Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Contact Us. 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. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. 1880. This is an example from our. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. That's the shotgun Clint Eastwood used in Unforgiven. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. . For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. Good. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Our collection database is a work in progress. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. Chamber length: 2 - inches. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) 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. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Most double shotguns represented here. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. 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! Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 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 The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. 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. 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. 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.