"Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Belgian proofs. m/www/home The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. 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. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. The stock dimensions are great for many. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Raises some attention on the trap range. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Extractors. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). This can be shipped directly to you. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. JavaScript is disabled. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. 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. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. 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. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Barrel length: 32 inches. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. $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. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Engraved by G. Moore. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Click on the results to view more details Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. He was also the Managing Director of our company. 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. Gun History. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. DoubleGuns! Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Condition: Fair. W.H. Both are very high quality and engraved. 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. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. 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. Richards." The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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. Sidelock. GREAT grain on stock. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 1880. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. Lockes marked: W. Richards. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Barrel length: 30 inches. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. . The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Chamber length: 2 - inches. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. Extractors. 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 Perfect field gun! Description Cal/GA: 12. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. (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. Grant 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. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 Features nice shiny bright bores. values4antiques price guide. 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 The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Click here for more information. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. It doesn't have an address per se but each lockplate is marked W Richards & then the top rib is marked W Richards London Laminated Steel. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. & 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. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. Condition: Fair. Actually tight on face and in proof. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Albert Einstein". MAKE OFFER. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that have been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injuries. Steve Helsley. Description. I have high hopes for next year. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Length of pull: 13 - inches. 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. 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. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. 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. It's the No. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. Good. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. 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. Sidelock. MAKE OFFER. barrels. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards if you would like to place this item on back order. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. 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. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Many Thanks for visiting. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. Is your gun as svelte as this one? 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. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. The serial number is 42752. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. Excellent and bright barrels. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. 14 LOP. 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. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. Make the days count. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Any ways thanks. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. Likes: 8. 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. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. The bores are bright and shiny. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. This is an example from our. Steve Helsley. Includes original leather motor case. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. 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Richards SxS 12 gauge Shotgun Double Hammers & Triggers 30" bbls (Mod. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Most double shotguns represented here. 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! 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.). 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". Belgium, C. 1880s. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Registered in England 439612. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! 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 RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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 . 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. Barrel length: 32 inches. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. 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. London. 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. All Rights Reserved. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . 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This may help from our website. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. MAKE OFFER. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. It has 30 barrels with 2 7/8" chambers , chokes M/F nice thick barrels and excellent bright and shiny bore, Westley Richards 12Ga Manufactured in 1888 Includes Orginal Leather Bound Case Please add $70.00 for shipping IF paying with a credit card there is a 2.5% fee We do not sell or ship to CA, NY, SN# 011XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.018 AND .029 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS NP 1 1/4 OZ SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT GREAT. Contact Us. London. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. 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. We apologize for the interruption. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. For specifics on Copyright Law and Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. 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. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. 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! These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". You can opt-out at any time. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Posts: 516. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards