26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Albert Einstein". Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. True Droplock ga.Shotgun On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. 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. Excellent and bright barrels. 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. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Contact Us. 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: Condition is good. 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. MAKE OFFER. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. A little trivia. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 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 I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. 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. I have high hopes for next year. 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. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Barrel is 27". 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 . To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Most double shotguns represented here. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Lockes marked: W. Richards. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Perfect field gun! by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Barrel length: 32 inches. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. 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. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Description Cal/GA: 12. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! True Droplock ga.Shotgun 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. 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. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. 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! Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Westley Richards composed pair of 12 gauge & 20 gauge with each gun having two sets of interchangable barrels Action Calibre: 12 & 20 gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector with hand detachable l, "Westley Richards One-Trigger Detachable Drop Lock 12 Gauge shotgun. Comes with case! Cal/GA: 12. 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. 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. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Belgian proofs. 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. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Barrel length: 30 inches. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. Have adequate ventilation at all times. We may update this record based on further research and review. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. London. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. 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. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. MAKE OFFER. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Grant It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! The serial number is 42752. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? m/www/home It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. The bores are bright and shiny. Likes: 8. You can opt-out at any time. One of the last ones to be made by hand. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. 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. 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. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Between 12th and 14th Streets That is sweet. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Make the days count. The side lever preceded the top lever. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Website by Hudson. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Condition: Fair. (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. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. call us (208) 263-6953 Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. Forum. GREAT grain on stock. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. values4antiques price guide. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 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. Overall length is 43". if you would like to place this item on back order. Raises some attention on the trap range. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Sidelock. 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. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Belgian proofs. Click on the results to view more details Is your gun as svelte as this one? By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. MAKE OFFER. MAKE OFFER. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. The left side of the . Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. It has the quality of a JABC. Posts: 516. Any help would be appreciated. All Rights Reserved. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. 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. Features nice shiny bright bores. Barrel length: 30 inches. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. All serial numbers match. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To 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. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". With 28-inch tubes and a LOP of 14 7/8-inch, this little BLE still only tips the scales at 5LBS13, and it's comb was/is so petite that even with a very slight cast-off it still fit's me (a lefty) shockingly well.