: 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Lever to right of center. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. if you would like to place this item on back order. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. 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. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. (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. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Constitution Avenue, NW The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. 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. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. 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. 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. 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. We apologize for the interruption. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Contact Us. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Overall length is 43". Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Between 12th and 14th Streets Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Includes original leather motor case. Condition: Fair. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." 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. Grant No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. (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. 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. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without 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. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. $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. Checkered walnut stocks. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. 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. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Registered in England 439612. Make the days count. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Lock and barrel are unmarked. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. MAKE OFFER. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Features nice shiny bright bores. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. 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. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Good. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 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. GREAT grain on stock. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. 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. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. 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. 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. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . DD on barrel lug. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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. if you would like to place this item on back order. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. 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. Side lever barrel latch. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. He was also the Managing Director of our company. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. The left choke is over tight in choke but we could have this opened, Hammerguns - A very early, historic, and fun to shoot Westley Richards with super barrels that are bright and shiny and ring as well as any churches. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Description. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! All serial numbers match. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. Extractors. Many Thanks for visiting. 226 Williams Ln. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. . MAKE OFFER. 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 serial number is 42752. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. 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. Serial number 94. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. 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 . Cood case colors on engraved receiver. Thank you. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. 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. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Please Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. That's the shotgun Clint Eastwood used in Unforgiven. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. It's the No. London. 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. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Gun History. Extractors. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. 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. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. Perfect field gun! We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. All Rights Reserved. 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? Raises some attention on the trap range. Posts: 516. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Length of pull: 14 inches. Has 2 1/2" chambers. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Most double shotguns represented here. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Left barrel marked E/LG, small marking under LG possibly a star or crown all in an oval; also has an S with another illegible star or crown, and a fancy cursive L similar to the symbol for pounds sterling. This can be shipped directly to you. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". This can be shipped directly to you. Steve Helsley. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! 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 Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. 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. 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. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. & IM), W. 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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. MAKE OFFER. 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. Richards." Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Description Serial # 01610. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. 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. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. Paper Cartridges for Percussion Revolvers, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .25-.35 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .36-.41 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .42-.45 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .46 Caliber & Up 1-Cavity, Cowboy Firearms, Muzzle Loaders & Vintage Military, Black Powder Muzzleloader Shotguns & Smoothbore Muskets, Black Powder Muzzleloading Percussion Revolvers, 1892 Winchesters Lever Action Rifles & Carbines, Pedersoli Trapdoor Black Powder Cartridge Rifles, Carbines & Officer Models, Leather Goods, Cartridge Belts & Cowboy Clothing, Buffalo Arms Custom RCBS & Lyman Sizing Dies, Hornady Lock-N-Load Power Case Prep Center. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. 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 To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. Sorry, but that is the truth. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. . Westley Richards 20 gauge deluxe grade boxlock ejector, drop-lock side by side shotgun Action Calibre: 20 Gauge Action: Boxlock ejector with drop locks & dolls head extention Triggers: #13357, Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St, London: An Early & True Anson & Deeley Westley Richards Trademark Boxlock 12 Bore Made in 1880 for Arthur W. Hall, Now with new sleeved barrels by Me, 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave rib, choked modified & improved modified. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. overall: 118.5 cm; x 46 5/8 in barrel length: 76.4 cm; x 30 1/16 in overall, shotgun: 46 1/2 in x 2 5/8 in; 118.11 cm x 6.6675 cm ID Number 1988.0129.11 catalog number 1988.0129.11 accession number 1988.0129 serial number 1801 Credit Line Major Kenneth E. and Viola L. Harte See more items in Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! 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! I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. 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. 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. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. 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. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. Belgian proofs. MAKE OFFER. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. 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. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Only registered users can write reviews. values4antiques price guide. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. 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 . This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Thanks Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Description Cal/GA: 12. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. The left side of the . Albert Einstein". 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. As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. barrels. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Likes: 8. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. 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. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. 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. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. m/www/home Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. We may update this record based on further research and review. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Length of pull: 13 - inches. 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. The bores are bright and shiny. Cal/GA: 12. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. 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. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. 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. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. 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. 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. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Barrel length: 32 inches. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Barrel length: 30 inches. Any ways thanks.
