W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. 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. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Raises some attention on the trap range. Barrel is 27". We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. Features nice shiny bright bores. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. 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. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 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: A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 Website by Hudson. The side lever preceded the top lever. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The stock dimensions are great for many. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. 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. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Has 2 1/2" chambers. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Respected Sir. Click on the results to view more details Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. 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. $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. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. Comes with case! Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. Engraved by G. Moore. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. Condition is good. I have always admired these gold name guns as they display the Westley quality and patent top lever extra bite but also ha, Handsome W. Richards of Preston & Liverpool lightweight sidelock ejector made in 1948 with fabulous game scene and scroll engraving. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. . 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. Please I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. Actually tight on face and in proof. 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. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Registered in England 439612. 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. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. 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. Albert Einstein". Any help would be appreciated. Chamber length: 2 - inches. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. Both are very high quality and engraved. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Only registered users can write reviews. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Sidelock. For specifics on Copyright Law and Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Our collection database is a work in progress. It has the quality of a JABC. . 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. We require a photo ID from the . Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. I have a cased pare of " I think" horse percussion pistol, for they have a clip bracket on the side, They are In very good all round condition nicely engraved of estimate Cal 12bore, With the Serial no.585 on both pistols, can you please give me the date of manufacture and if you can an estimate value, I have a WR riffle in my possession, that has the serial number 39771 and is marked 425. Thank you. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. if you would like to place this item on back order. MAKE OFFER. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. 1880. MAKE OFFER. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Double Guns, Double barreled shotguns, SxS, Side-by-side, and Over & Under O&U, Drillings, Combination guns, Double rifles, Hunting Guns, Cape guns, Game guns. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. 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. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. W.H. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. All Rights Reserved. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. It's the No. Lever to right of center. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun The bores are bright and shiny. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Barrel length: 32 inches. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. W. Richards Shotgun. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Make the days count. 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. Gun History. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. 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, Description Cal/GA: 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. 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 serial number is 42752. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Good overall condition. Belgium, C. 1880s. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. 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 am not sure what the other marks reflect. 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 . 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. The serial number is 35561 Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. 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. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Constitution Avenue, NW Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Belgian proofs. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Lock and barrel are unmarked. Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. 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 Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Side lever barrel latch. W. Richards Shotgun. 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. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. London. Barrel length: 30 inches. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. 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. Barrel length: 30 inches. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. The left side of the . All serial numbers match. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. 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! William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! You can get a market value on your W. Richards shotgun from www.bluebookinc.comHave the gun handy as they have a form to fill out with some very specific questions. 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. Sidelock. All serial numbers match. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day Thanks Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. Includes original leather motor case. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Description. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Description Serial # 01610. 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. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. 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 Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Site powered by. Steve Helsley. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. He was also the Managing Director of our company. (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. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Double triggers. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. 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! One of the last ones to be made by hand. Checkered walnut stocks. Belgian proofs. 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. DoubleGuns! One gun weighs 8 pounds. call us (208) 263-6953 Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . Have adequate ventilation at all times. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. 14 LOP. 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. Serial number 94. Length of pull: 13 - inches. Posts: 516. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? We apologize for the interruption. 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. London. Most double shotguns represented here. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. We may update this record based on further research and review. Cal/GA: 12. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. 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. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. 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. Serial number 94. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Used W. Richards Side x Sid, 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, Westley Richards best quality droplock matched pair Gun #1 28" ejector barrels with concave rib 2 1/2" chambers 1 1/8oz nitro proof Chokes .020/.024 Bores .729/.729 Proofed, Westley Richards 12ga best quality boxlock ejector live pigeon gun 30" barrels with flat matted rib 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz proof Choked .036/.052 Bores .736/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wa, Westley Richards 12ga boxlock ejector wildfowl gun 28" barrels with matted rib 2 3/4" chambers with 1 1/4oz proof Choked .015/.033 Bores .735/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wal, 42 inch barrel. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. Grant 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. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Is your gun as svelte as this one? A little trivia. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood.
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