All Rights Reserved. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. One of the last ones to be made by hand. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. 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. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. Description Cal/GA: 12. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. 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. 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 Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. 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. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. A little trivia. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN GI#: 102229402 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 .Click for more info Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $1,750.00 Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! 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. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? 1880. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. 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. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Between 12th and 14th Streets Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Likes: 8. 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! 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. 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. Sorry, but that is the truth. The serial number is 42752. Features nice shiny bright bores. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. . Condition is good. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. Belgian proofs. This is an example from our. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. $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. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. This can be shipped directly to you. Respected Sir. 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. 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. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. call us (208) 263-6953 Perfect field gun! We apologize for the interruption. MAKE OFFER. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Length of pull: 14 inches. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. This may help from our website. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. if you would like to place this item on back order. Has 2 1/2" chambers. 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. Includes original leather motor case. We may update this record based on further research and review. 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. Description Serial # 01610. For specifics on Copyright Law and Sidelock. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. W.H. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. 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. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. 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. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. 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. Richards." The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Any help would be appreciated. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. DD on barrel lug. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. GREAT grain on stock. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. 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 . That is sweet. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Extractors. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today!
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