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Belgium, C. 1880s. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. 226 Williams Ln. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Most double shotguns represented here. True Droplock ga.Shotgun 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. Website by Hudson. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Condition: Fair. Registered in England 439612. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. 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. This may help from our website. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. That is sweet. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. 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. Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 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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28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.018 AND .029 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS
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GREAT. 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. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. 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. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. GREAT grain on stock. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Side lever barrel latch. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. MAKE OFFER. He was also the Managing Director of our company. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. 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 $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Condition: Fair. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. Serial number 94. Grant I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To You can opt-out at any time. Gun History. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 Great conversation piece above your fireplace! Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. 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? Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. This is an example from our. Click on the results to view more details To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. 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. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Lockes marked: W. Richards. We apologize for the interruption. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. (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. 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. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. . Richards." 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. 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. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Joined: Oct 2009 . 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. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Barrel length: 30 inches. MAKE OFFER. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. We require a photo ID from the . Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun
Contact Us. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. Any ways thanks. 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. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! MAKE OFFER. call us (208) 263-6953 FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Is your gun as svelte as this one? W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Good. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! 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. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! Most double shotguns represented here. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. London. A little trivia. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. 1880. Please Double triggers. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Includes original leather motor case. Serial number 94. For specifics on Copyright Law and
Condition is good. 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! 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. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. 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. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. 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. Checkered walnut stocks. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Only registered users can write reviews. 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. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 One of the last ones to be made by hand. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Westley Richards composed pair of 12 gauge & 20 gauge with each gun having two sets of interchangable barrels
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Action: Sidelock Ejector with hand detachable l, "Westley Richards One-Trigger Detachable Drop Lock 12 Gauge shotgun. W. Richards Shotgun. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards
19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. 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. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. This can be shipped directly to you. 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
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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. values4antiques price guide. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? I have high hopes for next year. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. 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. MAKE OFFER. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Lever to right of center. 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. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. The stock dimensions are great for many. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. We may update this record based on further research and review. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Description Serial # 01610. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Forum. Our collection database is a work in progress. 14 LOP. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. 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. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without
prior written consent of the Copyright holder. 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. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Belgian proofs. The serial number is 35561 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! Description. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. 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. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Respected Sir. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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.
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