They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. Belgium, C. 1880s. All serial numbers match. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. W. Richards shotgun - The DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com Cal/GA: 12. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. As I recall there were two terms similar terms: Klunker was reserved for any beat up gun not worth repairing versus Clunker which was purpose built hardly worth buying in the first place. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. The bores are bright and shiny. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Serial number 94. Between 12th and 14th Streets Sidelock. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. Click on the results to view more details MAKE OFFER, W. Richards suggest a knock off of the Westley Richards nameback in the early part of the 20th centurythis was common and to some degreeit is still done today..The biggest such act is the use of the name Charles Daly to make folks think they are getting one famous name gun, when..in reality the real Charles Daly wouldn't let such a product out of the factory. 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. 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. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. $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. Perfect field gun! Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. W. H. Richards double barrel 12 guage muzzleloader Length of pull: 13 - inches. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories 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: if you would like to place this item on back order. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. 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. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. 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. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. This can be shipped directly to you. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. 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. 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. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer 12 gauge Shotgun The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! 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. Sorry, but that is the truth. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. 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. We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. This pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. There are a few markings on it, saying "W. Richards" on both sides. I have a shotgun and have been reading the previous posts on these W. Richards double barrel guns. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 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. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Cood case colors on engraved receiver. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. W. Richards Shotgun. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. This may help from our website. Condition: Fair. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Gun is in good condition with some light blemishes. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. Includes original leather motor case. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Barrel length: 30 inches. Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION No, my gun is old and well used, and a sweetheart to shoot. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. 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! MAKE OFFER. Sidelock. Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. 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. The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. It's as narrow across the bar as a 2-inch twelve (which I understand to be mostly built on 20-gauge frames). Richards." Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. Price guide for W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Belgium, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Excellent and bright barrels. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. The lock is nicely engraved with a couple of game scenes and. Raises some attention on the trap range. (1) W. Richards, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards W Richards 12 gauge double barrel shotgun | The Firearms Forum Barrel rib marked laminated steel. 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. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. This can be shipped directly to you. 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. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. 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. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. W. Richards Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun | National Museum of Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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 Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards 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. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Thank you. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. 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. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. 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. W. Richards Double Barrel 10 ga Shotgun pre 189 for sale - GunsAmerica Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. Is your gun as svelte as this one? Condition is good. Length of pull: 14 inches. Lock and barrel are unmarked. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. 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. London. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! - The DoubleGun BBS Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. 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. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Click here for more information. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer 12 gauge Shotgun 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. Both are very high quality and engraved. 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. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. A little trivia. 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? Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. W. Richards DOUBLE BARREL Shotgun 10 | Rock Island Auction