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. Joined: Oct 2009 . 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. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 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. Click here for more information. 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. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. MAKE OFFER. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. We apologize for the interruption. W. RICHARDS (SN 3488) : This is an antique exposed hammer side-by-side double-barrel LaFauchuex style bottom-lever shotgun, with 30" long (18.2 mm) choked 12 gauge Belgian barrels, with "CAST STEEL BELGIUM" inscribed on the upper rib. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Perfect field gun! She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Sidelock. 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. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. if you would like to place this item on back order. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. All serial numbers match. Make the days count. One gun weighs 8 pounds. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. 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.). Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Likes: 8. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. You can make direct contact with the subject thru thatthey may not come back to read these postsever Tom, The original post was in Feb of 2018.over a year agoThere is a Message link on this postthis will allow your to make direct contact. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. 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! 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: (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards The stock dimensions are great for many. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. call us (208) 263-6953 You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Any ways thanks. 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. Raises some attention on the trap range. Extractors. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Thanks Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Belgium, C. 1880s. The side lever preceded the top lever. 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. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Forum. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. Length of pull: 14 inches. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. 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 . The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Thanks guys, to be clear by "refurbishing" I meant taking it to one of the few gunsmiths that specialize in vintage double guns, certainly not me doing it. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. 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 . The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. Respected Sir. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. W.H. Albert Einstein". Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. 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. 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". Site powered by. Chamber length: 2 - inches. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 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. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. W. Richards Shotgun. . Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. 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. That is sweet. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! Comes with case! Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. Most double shotguns represented here. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun 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! if you would like to place this item on back order. All Rights Reserved. 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. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. Many Thanks for visiting. Website by Hudson. 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. 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 See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Joined: Oct 2009. MAKE OFFER. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Barrel is 27". They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. The serial number is 35561 Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. He was also the Managing Director of our company. Overall length is 43". Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Use it and enjoy it, as I do. You can opt-out at any time. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. THE ORIGINAL W, An original English made Birminfham proofs on the water table with 29 1/4" barrels, and choked at IC each with corrosion nearer the breech and the further forward bores oare cleaned.London Lamina, Possibly unique, made in 1905, a consecutive pair of 12ga C bolt "Gold Name" ejector droplocks, in the maker's case, well accessorized, in tight condition! Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. 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. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. MAKE OFFER. This is an example from our. 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 IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Belgian proofs. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. We require a photo ID from the . All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. This may help from our website. Most double shotguns represented here. 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. 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. 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. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. 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. 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. W.H. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. m/www/home 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. 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. (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.