Cal/GA: 12. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. Engraved by G. Moore. 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. Please Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. 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 . 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 . Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Joined: Oct 2009 . Barrel length: 32 inches. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Barrel length: 30 inches. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. W.H. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. W. Richards Shotgun. Chambers have been opened to 2" (should be shot with low bra, #G3922, Westley Richards & Co. London: A Hand Detachable Ejector (Droplock) 20 Bore Completed about 1909 That Remains in Excellent Condition, 28" barrels, "C" Bolting Dolls. 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. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . 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! Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. He was also the Managing Director of our company. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. if you would like to place this item on back order. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. Site powered by. Description Cal/GA: 12. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Westley Richards & Co. uses cookies to optimise your experience on this site. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. JavaScript is disabled. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. 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. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Gun History. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Contact Us. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Length of pull: 14 inches. (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. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. 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. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. MAKE OFFER. To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. Chamber length: 2 - inches. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Featured Gun Classifieds Westley Richards Shotguns, Westley Richards "Heronshaw" Pair. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. The bores are bright and shiny. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. 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. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. 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. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. All serial numbers match. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. 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. Steve Helsley. Description Serial # 01610. 226 Williams Ln. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . Forum. Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. 14 LOP. . London. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 Our collection database is a work in progress. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. 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. 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. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. I have high hopes for next year. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. The serial number is 35561 We may update this record based on further research and review. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . 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. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. 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. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. It has the quality of a JABC. call us (208) 263-6953 Is your gun as svelte as this one? This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. Click here for more information. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. barrels. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Website by Hudson. This may help from our website. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. 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. 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. MAKE OFFER. MAKE OFFER. This can be shipped directly to you. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. We require a photo ID from the . Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. 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. Lever to right of center. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 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. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. 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. Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without values4antiques price guide. W. Richards Shotgun. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Checkered walnut stocks. 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. 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. 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. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. 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. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Condition: Fair. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Comes with case! 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. 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! One of the last ones to be made by hand. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. True Droplock ga.Shotgun If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. m/www/home Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. MAKE OFFER. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Barrel is 27". 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. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. 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. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. For specifics on Copyright Law and 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. 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. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 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. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Good. Make the days count. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! VFG Super Intensive Revolver & Pistol Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Rifle Cleaning Pellets, VFG Super Intensive Shotgun Cleaning Pellets, Kowa 88mm Prominar Spotting Scopes & Accessories, Muzzleloading Short Starters & Pistol Loaders, Muzzleloading Shooting Patches, Flints & Leathers, Muzzleloading Powder Measures, Horn & Pan Chargers, Treso Muzzleloading Bullet Pullers & Patch Worms, W. H. Richards double barrel 12 guage muzzleloader. 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 But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Thank you. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Likes: 8. It's the No. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. 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. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. 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