Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! 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. Both are very high quality and engraved. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. Any help would be appreciated. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. Click on the results to view more details This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. He was also the Managing Director of our company. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. Albert Einstein". Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. The serial number is 35561 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. 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. MAKE OFFER. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. 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. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Barrel length: 32 inches. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Make the days count. Side lever barrel latch. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Features nice shiny bright bores. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. 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. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. if you would like to place this item on back order. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. Any ways thanks. $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. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. W.H. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. barrels. 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. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. 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. Serial number 94. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Barrel is 27". I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. 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. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. MAKE OFFER. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Lever to right of center. Joined: Oct 2009. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Lock and barrel are unmarked. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. The left side of the . Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. I was told today that this is from a riffle that was produced with interchangeable barrels, please advise and the approximate value, as I would like to dispose of the weapon. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Website by Hudson. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Perfect field gun! 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. Comes with case! Many Thanks for visiting. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. Most double shotguns represented here. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. Likes: 8. London. Length of pull: 14 inches. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Barrel length: 30 inches. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. 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. This is an example from our. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. 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. m/www/home Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. if you would like to place this item on back order. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Condition: Fair. 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 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. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. 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. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Extractors. Br, SN# 95XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.006 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS BNP 2 3/4 3 1/4 TONS BORES: .736 LT; .735 RT WALLS: .023 LT; .024 RT SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER AUTOM, Westley Richards best boxlock 16ga antique 28 1/4" ejector barrels with matted rib (rebarreled in Belgium) Lockup is tight( no movement with forend off) 2 3/4", This 16 Ga. shotgun is a Weatley Richards Pre War Hammerless Ejector model with 28" Full & Mod. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. 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. 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". 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. London. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. 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. A little trivia. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Condition: Fair. Have adequate ventilation at all times. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. 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. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. All serial numbers match. Lockes marked: W. Richards. 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. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. 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. 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. Sidelock. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. DD on barrel lug. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. This may help from our website. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Gun History. 1880. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day 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. 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 Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Description. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. 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! Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. 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? Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. Raises some attention on the trap range. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories . Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Good. Please Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Joined: Oct 2009 . And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. The serial number is 42752. . 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.
