Actually tight on face and in proof. Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Wonderfully figured European walnut straight grip stock, period recoil pad, gold oval, automatic ejectors, rare single selec, Westley Richards - Boxlock, 16ga. 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. Many Thanks for visiting. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Simon, I would like to ask about the letters LT preceding the serial number on my 425 indicate. For specifics on Copyright Law and The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Lockes marked: W. Richards. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Good overall condition. It has the quality of a JABC. It shows your abality, There has been no comment from you on this post. m/www/home Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Respected Sir. The serial number is 42752. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. & IM), W. 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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To That is sweet. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. 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. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Checkered walnut stocks. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. 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. Registered in England 439612. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. Most double shotguns represented here. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. Barrel is 27". Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Sidelock. Description Serial # 01610. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion 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. The bores are bright and shiny. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Click on the results to view more details Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. JavaScript is disabled. MAKE OFFER. 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 London. THE ORIGINAL W, An original English made Birminfham proofs on the water table with 29 1/4" barrels, and choked at IC each with corrosion nearer the breech and the further forward bores oare cleaned.London Lamina, Possibly unique, made in 1905, a consecutive pair of 12ga C bolt "Gold Name" ejector droplocks, in the maker's case, well accessorized, in tight condition! 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. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Sorry, but that is the truth. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. We may update this record based on further research and review. The serial number is 35561 Likes: 8. Cal/GA: 12. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. Description Cal/GA: 12. 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. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. Between 12th and 14th Streets Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . 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. 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! by MERRINGTON in 1993- VERY SOLID GUN- ORIG. 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. Constitution Avenue, NW Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. All Rights Reserved. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. True Droplock ga.Shotgun 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. Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. This can be shipped directly to you. Length of pull: 14 inches. 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. Extractors. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Here we present an antique Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa the late 1800s in Belgium. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. 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. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. A little trivia. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. Description. Perfect field gun! It's the No. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. GREAT grain on stock. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun 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. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", *HARRINGTON & RICHARDS SINGLE-SHOT SHOTGUN, A 12 gauge gold-inlaid Belgian Browning American, Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. Barrel is 20" L and gun is 47" L overall. Great conversation piece above your fireplace! DoubleGuns! Condition: Fair. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. . They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. You will find an E-mail address posted in 2002 in one of the responses. Site powered by. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. In my research, it seems that if it is not spelled out completely, it may not be a real Westley Richards, but instead a cheaper knock off. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. 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 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. This is an example from our. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. This may help from our website. MAKE OFFER. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 We require a photo ID from the . Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. 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 shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. Any help would be appreciated. Description English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Unserialized. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. London. Condition: Fair. Serial number 94. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Condition is good. Most double shotguns represented here. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. Grant Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. . Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. W. Richards side-lever percussion shotgun W. Richards Shotgun. Barrel length: 32 inches. 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. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Barrel length: 30 inches. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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. 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. 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. Lock and barrel are unmarked. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. 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