See our Privacy Policyfor further details. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. The barrels have been shortened, likely a Wells Fargo modification. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. 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 Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. Description Cal/GA: 12. MAKE OFFER. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 28x2 5/8" NP s, Westley Richards Droplock Live Pigeon 12ga. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Most double shotguns represented here. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. 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. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. The bores are bright and shiny. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Checkered round knob pistol grip stock and forearm with a checkered horn buttplate featuring an stag head and inscription shield on the underside of the stock. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Constitution Avenue, NW Many Thanks for visiting. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. The side lever preceded the top lever. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Contact Us. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. Flash Hole & Primer Pocket Uniformers & Acc. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. Chamber length: 2 - inches. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. 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. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. Condition is good. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. It has the quality of a JABC. Description Serial # 01610. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this shotgun. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. 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. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Click on the results to view more details The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. DD on barrel lug. by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. 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. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Gun History. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. 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. Click here for more information. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Good. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories 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. Joined: Oct 2009 . As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. 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 . Sidelock. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. I have high hopes for next year. A little trivia. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 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. 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. All serial numbers match. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. if you would like to place this item on back order. 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. Serial number 94. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. That is sweet. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. Side lever barrel latch. Registered in England 439612. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. Sorry, but that is the truth. Simon, Lliam Coombs on October 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm, Hello i have a very old looking westley richards side by side, the only numbers on it are B4423 which is located on the rearward part of the trigger guard behind the loop and on the extractor between the barrels the other number is 1019 which can be found on the receiver underneath the barrels, there are symbols of crowns with swords crossed on either side of the number and the word patent, any idea which is the actual serial number of this shotgun and if it is of any value? Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. 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 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. 12 gauge, 18 1/4-inch damascus barrels with English proofs and concave rib marked: London Laminated Steel.Engraved locks marked: W. Richards.Low-profile hammers. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. 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. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. 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. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. Actually tight on face and in proof. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 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 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 hammer double from 1860 ! They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. This may help from our website. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. Lockes marked: W. Richards. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . 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. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Steve Helsley. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. Includes original leather motor case. We have tried to put an easy search on our website to assist with this and will always try and answer any questions regarding the guns as time allows. 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 serial number is 42752. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Barrel length: 30 inches. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . 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 . Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. London. Serial number 94. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". True Droplock ga.Shotgun For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Visit the IIIF page to learn more. W. Richards Shotgun. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 226 Williams Ln. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. 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. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Lock and barrel are unmarked. 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. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE.