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 left side of the . Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. Steve Helsley. (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. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. 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. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. London. Checkered walnut stocks. 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. 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 Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Many Thanks for visiting. Length of pull: 14 inches. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. I have a early side lever (Left Side) 12 back action hammer gun marked W Richards with Birmingham proofs, but am under no illusions of it being the Real McCoy. It's the No. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! Site powered by. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. 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 . Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. Any help would be appreciated. MAKE OFFER. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Good overall condition. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. Barrel length: 30 inches. Sidelock. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. You can opt-out at any time. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Make the days count. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. 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. Engraved by G. Moore. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Click here for more information. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Barrel is 27". There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. 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. Click on the results to view more details Registered in England 439612. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Extractors. Description Serial # 01610. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Both are very high quality and engraved. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Joined: Oct 2009. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Contact Us. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. if you would like to place this item on back order. Belgium, C. 1880s. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? & 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. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Constitution Avenue, NW Belgian proofs. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. 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. The serial number is 35561 We apologize for the interruption. Forum. Raises some attention on the trap range. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Chambers have been opened to 2" (should be shot with low bra, #G3922, Westley Richards & Co. London: A Hand Detachable Ejector (Droplock) 20 Bore Completed about 1909 That Remains in Excellent Condition, 28" barrels, "C" Bolting Dolls. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 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. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. 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 . Steve Helsley. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. 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. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. (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. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Sidelock. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Likes: 8. 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.). 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. 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. We may update this record based on further research and review. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards
We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. 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. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. Description. 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! The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Overall length is 43". For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. call us (208) 263-6953 MAKE OFFER. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To values4antiques price guide. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. It has 30 barrels with 2 7/8" chambers , chokes M/F nice thick barrels and excellent bright and shiny bore, Westley Richards 12Ga
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GREAT. Condition: Fair. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. 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 For specifics on Copyright Law and
Barrel length: 32 inches. Website by Hudson. $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. Richards." Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Condition: Fair. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Thanks 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. Thank you. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. 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! This can be shipped directly to you. 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 serial number is 42752. One of the last ones to be made by hand. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Barrel length: 32 inches. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. 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. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Description, W. Richard Side Lever 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. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. 14 LOP. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Serial number 94. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. This is an example from our. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. Lock and barrel are unmarked. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. 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. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Perfect field gun! 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. Comes with case! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Condition is good. 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. 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. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Choke dimension: M. W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: For bidding in this lot is a W. Richards, side by side shotgun, chambered in 10 Gauge. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. . Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM)
Was used as a trade gun years ago!! 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, All serial numbers match. W.H. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. Length of pull: 13 - inches. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards
If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. 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.