Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without 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 Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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 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. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Barrel length: 32 inches. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Respected Sir. 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. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. 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. Belgium, C. 1880s. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. All Rights Reserved. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Joined: Oct 2009 . Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. m/www/home Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Lock and barrel are unmarked. Constitution Avenue, NW I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. call us (208) 263-6953 If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Joined: Oct 2009. 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. They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. Excellent and bright barrels. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. 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. Click here for more information. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. OAK & LEATHER TRUNK, Westley Richards --- Sidelock Ejector --- 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Chambers --- in Oak & Leather Case, WESTLEY RICHARDS DROPLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS PINFIRE SXS HAMMER GUN 12 GAUGE. Condition: Fair. . 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. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. 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. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. Length of pull: 14 inches. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. DD on barrel lug. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. Cal/GA: 12. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. Most double shotguns represented here. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. W. Richards Shotgun. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. 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. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. values4antiques price guide. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Chamber length: 2 - inches. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Comes with case! 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. For specifics on Copyright Law and Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. MAKE OFFER. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. & IM), W. 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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. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. W. Richards Shotgun. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. One of the last ones to be made by hand. 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: Belgian proofs. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. 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. London. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. 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. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Gun History. "Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. Barrel is 27". 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. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. 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 The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Barrel length: 32 inches. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. I have high hopes for next year. Likes: 8. (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. The left side of the . Condition: Fair. DoubleGuns! Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! 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. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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". The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Good. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. W.H. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings.