I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. 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. 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. Most double shotguns represented here. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards That is sweet. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Registered in England 439612. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Most double shotguns represented here. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. Description Serial # 01610. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. 226 Williams Ln. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. Barrel length: 32 inches. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. 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! As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". London. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. This may help from our website. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 14 LOP. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. It's the No. 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: From Mr. Hadoke's new book on boxlocks, I'm fairly certain that it's a product of Webley & Scott because of it's screw-grip action. Overall length is 43". Side lever barrel latch. 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. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. 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. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Excellent and bright barrels. Forum. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. A little trivia. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. This is an example from our. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Belgian proofs. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . 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. Chamber length: 2 - inches. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. 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. DD on barrel lug. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Length of pull: 14 inches. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. 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. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. 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. 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. Checkered walnut stocks. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Grant Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. All Rights Reserved. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Posts: 516. GREAT grain on stock. . Belgian proofs. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Joined: Oct 2009. MAKE OFFER. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. 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! Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Includes original leather motor case. & IM), W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY MATCHED PAIR DROPLOCK SHOTGUNS 28 BARRELS, WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA 30 F/F EJECTOR BARRELS BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, ORIGINAL CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWL GUN 28 M/F 2 3/4 BARRELS, ATTRACTIVE WESLEY RICHARDS 6-GAUGE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN, Westley Richards Gold Name boxlock with nitro proofed 30" Damascus barrels, W. Richards of Liverpool 12 Bore Sidelock Ejector with Excellent Game Scene and Scroll Engraving Highly Figured Stock, Westley Richards 12 Gauge Double Hammerless, Cased. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. All serial numbers match. 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. 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. 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. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 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. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. 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. 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 Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. This can be shipped directly to you. 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. Condition is good. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories 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. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 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Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. True Droplock ga.Shotgun If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. Condition: Fair. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. You can opt-out at any time. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) We require a photo ID from the . Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Cal/GA: 12. Click here for more information. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Comes with case! 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! Lever to right of center. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. Click on the results to view more details Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. 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. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. The serial number is 35561 Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. 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. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. if you would like to place this item on back order. (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. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. W.H. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. 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 GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. For specifics on Copyright Law and 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. 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 . 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. 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. Have adequate ventilation at all times. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. MAKE OFFER. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. 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 Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Barrel length: 32 inches. 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. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. 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. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. One of the last ones to be made by hand. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Click on the results to view more details 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. 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. 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.). Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. Barrel length: 30 inches. W. Richards Shotgun. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! 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 proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. W. Richards 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. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. The bores are bright and shiny. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. This is pre 1899 so is considered antique arms and armor and no permit is needed. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. Has 2 1/2" chambers. Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Sorry, but that is the truth. 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.