English Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Marked to Platte Co. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Good overall condition. Raises some attention on the trap range. Please, Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Between 12th and 14th Streets Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. 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. 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. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. W. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! - The DoubleGun BBS Bottom of frame marked: Prop.Platte Co. [no provenance]. Barrel length: 32 inches. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Has 2 1/2" chambers. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. Any help would be appreciated. Vintage Belgium double barrel identification | The Firearms Forum It has the quality of a JABC. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. W. Richards DOUBLE BARREL Shotgun 10 | Rock Island Auction It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Only registered users can write reviews. The serial number is 42752. Contact Us. London. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. MAKE OFFER. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. 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. 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. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. W.H. Chamber length: 2 - inches. W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL | Pricing Guides Dictionary & Values 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! Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. The lock plates are marked "Westley Richards" and the bottom tang is marked "6432". Barrel length: 30 inches. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE, 25% DOWN (10% NON REFUNDABLE), 3 MONTHS TO PAY IT OFF. 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. I have high hopes for next year. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. Westley Richards 20 gauge deluxe grade boxlock ejector, drop-lock side by side shotgun Action Calibre: 20 Gauge Action: Boxlock ejector with drop locks & dolls head extention Triggers: #13357, Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St, London: An Early & True Anson & Deeley Westley Richards Trademark Boxlock 12 Bore Made in 1880 for Arthur W. Hall, Now with new sleeved barrels by Me, 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave rib, choked modified & improved modified. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. 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. 2006 - 2023 Westley Richards & Company Limited. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. William's guns will be found with Preston or Liverpool addresses. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. That is sweet. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Serial number 94. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? The rectangle on the barrel says (I think): Laminated Steel Thanks! Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. W. Richards Shotgun. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. In order for us to provide you with the very best experience while visiting our websites, you must use an up-to-date browser. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. 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. A Westley and Richards 12 bore double barrel A Westley and Richards 12 bore double barrel hammer shot gun, side locks engraved, chequered walnut stock, wooden ram rod, serial No GT 5521, 30in barrels, 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. He was also the Managing Director of our company. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. Description Serial # 01610. 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. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. MAKE OFFER. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. Length of pull: 14 inches. W. RICHARDS (SN 3488) : This is an antique exposed hammer side-by-side double-barrel LaFauchuex style bottom-lever shotgun, with 30" long (18.2 mm) choked 12 gauge Belgian barrels, with "CAST STEEL BELGIUM" inscribed on the upper rib. Constitution Avenue, NW 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. Anyone know where I can find parts for a double barrel 12 gauge. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Westley Richards Shotguns for sale - Guns International Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. Please Checkered walnut stocks. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Thank you. Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Choose from the Americas (USD) or Global (GBP) websites to see content specific to your location and shop online. A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. 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. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. 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. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. All serial numbers match. Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. 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