Our collection database is a work in progress. Includes original leather motor case. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. 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 . 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. 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. This may help from our website. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. 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. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . The side lever preceded the top lever. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 This can be shipped directly to you. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. 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. 1 3/8" - 1 7/8" dr. SCALLOPED FRAME, 30" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND FULL, 2 1/2", SINGLE MECHANICAL TRIGGER WITH BARREL SELECTOR, EJECTORS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, STEEL HEEL & TOE PLATES, 27 1/2" DAMASCUS BARRELS CYLINDER AND CYLINDER DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS ENGLISH GRIP ORIGINAL CONDITION, Westley Richards Heronshaw 12 Ga Cased Pair, W. Richards SxS 12 gauge Shotgun Double Hammers & Triggers 30" bbls (Mod. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Cal/GA: 12. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. 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. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Description 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. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. 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 Extractors. Click on the results to view more details 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. Checkered walnut stocks. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. 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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. The serial number is 35561 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 company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Side lever barrel latch. No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. 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! It has the quality of a JABC. 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. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. A little trivia. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. Belgian proofs. Length of pull: 14 inches. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. Barrel length: 30 inches. Barrel length: 32 inches. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Website by Hudson. 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 third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Most double shotguns represented here. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. It's the No. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. 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 highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Contact Us. 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. 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: I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Between 12th and 14th Streets I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. He was also the Managing Director of our company. London. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Actually tight on face and in proof. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. 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. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. 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. Joined: Oct 2009 . Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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! The left side of the . 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. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Is your gun as svelte as this one? 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. That is sweet. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) & 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. Description. Sorry, but that is the truth. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. 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. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. 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. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. 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. Gun History. W. Richards Shotgun. MAKE OFFER. Serial number 94. 2-piper, I will defer to your spelling expertise. 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. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. 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. Choke dimension: M. W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: W. Richards Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun: For bidding in this lot is a W. Richards, side by side shotgun, chambered in 10 Gauge. W.H. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. 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. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Joined: Oct 2009. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Thank you. 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 . 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!