Metal mechanically cleaned and showing grey patina with scattered light pitting. The left side of the . Condition: Fair. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. Complimentary delivery with the Explora club. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. A little trivia. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. W. Richards Shotgun. (1) W. Richards, 2174 - Richards 20 GA Shotgun The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! Model: Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Shotgun Serial Number: 6432 Year of Manufacture: 1850's Gauge: 16 Action Type: Muzzle Loading Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun Markings: The barrel rib is marked "Westley Richards 170 New Bond STLondon". 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. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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. 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, 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. GREAT grain on stock. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. 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. This one is made by the British W. Richards company and has Birmingham proofs on it. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Make the days count. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. 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. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. These levers close to form the forearm, instead of traditional wood. Double barrel shotgun "W. Richards, London", Two Double-Barrel Shotguns W. Richards 12, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. Barrel length: 32 inches. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 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. The wood is very pretty and sound and the stock. African American History Curatorial Collective, Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military. This is an example from our. 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"Westley Richards 10 gauge double shotgun with damascus barrels and bar in wood. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Barrel length: 30 inches. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. All serial numbers match. Raises some attention on the trap range. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. The highest quality, and the one the other two used that name for marketing was , Westley Richards. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use), International Media Interoperability Framework. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. W. Richards Double-barrel Shotgun: . Posts: 516. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. I have high hopes for next year. Is your gun as svelte as this one? This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. I have sent may queried but you have not time to answer it. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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. Enjoy complimentary delivery on orders over $300, retail exclusives and company news, plus the latest from The Explora blog. Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. 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. 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! Has 2 1/2" chambers. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. 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. But it's easily the most petite Webly I've ever held. Westley Richards guns have Brand Value of 3/4 of Boss-H&H-Purdey-Woodward guns and W. Richards have 1/2. The serial number is 42752. $1,500.00 Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus double barrel hammer shotgun pre 1899, London. 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. Thanks MAKE OFFER. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun. 226 Williams Ln. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. He was also the Managing Director of our company. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions. 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. 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. For specifics on Copyright Law and And El Garro, no need to post the age markings, can pretty much narrow it down from here. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. Engraved by G. Moore. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. 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. Overall length is 43". If I type in the letters + number in it comes up with no results. 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! Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Page 1 of 3 Hop To The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Westley Richards - Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. Description Cal/GA: 12 gauge. is very tight on face and has very bright bores. 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. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. 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. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Richards double barrel muzzleloading shotgun, 12 gauge. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Description Cal/GA: 12. Steve Helsley. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. Extractors. Excellent and bright barrels. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 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. 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. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Chamber length: 2 - 3/4 inches. We require a photo ID from the . Grant A PERCUSSION SHOTGUN by Westley Richards. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Double triggers. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Sorry but there is nothing Damascus about this 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. 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. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. 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. The shotgun has a mottled brown/gray patina with scattered scratches and dings. London. 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 . There are three (that I know of) "Richards" shotguns. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. It has the quality of a JABC. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. FULL SCROLL ENGRAVED RECEIVER STRAIGHT GRIP WITH A 15 5/8 LOP OVER A PAD AND SPACER. Here's what a real W. Richards of London & Liverpool gun looks like: The posts above reminded me of something an old, sadly deceased shooting friend once said to me, I had a well used 30 Belgian boxlock , my first shotgun. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. Good. 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. Wells Fargo Style Marked W. Richards & Co. The company built side-by-side double barrel shotguns throughout WW2. Both are very high quality and engraved. if you would like to place this item on back order. One of the last ones to be made by hand. Sidelock. 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 Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. Thanks, The LT stands for Leslie Taylor who was responsible for many developments in the ammunition world including this round. Many Thanks for visiting. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . prior written consent of the Copyright holder. 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. (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more. The engraving extends to the underside of the action, forearm hardware, trigger guard, upper and lower tangs, break lever and hammers. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. 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. Steve Helsley. 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. 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. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Perfect field gun! W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Remove the barrels from the action and take pictures of the rest of the proofs that should be on the barrel flats. You can opt-out at any time. Our collection database is a work in progress. I did get to use her on wild Bobwhite near Campo, Colorado this Fall and she did her part. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. 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. That is sweet. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. 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. To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. Length of pull: 14 W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Leather-cased, LOT OF TWO DBL BBL SHOTGUNS. Description Cal/GA: W. Richards Shotgun. Registered in England 439612. Belgian proofs. W. Richards Shotgun. Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. See our Privacy Policyfor further details. It features laminate damascus steel barrel, double hammer, double triggers, engraved receiver, checkered wood furniture, slip on rubber butt pad, and leather sling. Restored in England w beautiful fresh finish on barrels, toplever and trigger bow. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. m/www/home 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. Then you had W. Richards of London, that would be a distant cousin of Westley named William Richards. Respected Sir. Barrels are slightly loose, otherwise action is fine. Joined: Oct 2009 . I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. I have one in 12 gage,purched from the Hudson Bay Co. The W. Richards shown has a "top lever" barrel release latch where yours has a "side lever" barrel release latch. Very nice condition overall with a couple areas on the stock that have minor flaws. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. We apologize for the interruption. JavaScript is disabled. Condition is good. Checkered walnut stocks with pistolgrip and hard rubber buttplate. Very heavy breech and heavy half stock butt with checkered wrist. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Chamber length: 2 - inches. Between 12th and 14th Streets 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. As I recsall we used to call these guns JABC, pronunciation the same but Clunker on the spelling. 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. 26" Barrels Choked IC/M. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. . 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. I was told today that this is from a riffle that was produced with interchangeable barrels, please advise and the approximate value, as I would like to dispose of the weapon. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. The barrels are stamped on the solid rib "W. RICHARDS LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". Checkered walnut stocks. 14 LOP. Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. 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. call us (208) 263-6953 Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Original wood and horn plates, 14, This double barrel/double trigger shotgun was built between 1866 and 1871. The main things I would have done is adjust the action in the hammers as they are a little loose and maybe clean up the metal work and possibly if its doable, clean the grime from the checkering. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. Gun appears to be well made but far from any high end piece. Gun History. Click on the results to view more details The hammers both function and strike with trigger movement as they should. Drop Lock, patented single, Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". The gun in question is undoubtedly a Belgian made "hardware store" gun, and a lower grade at that. Their shotguns were made in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. 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. Richards Double Barrel Shotgun - Help! The stock dimensions are great for many. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. 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 Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. Receive our latest blog posts, complimentary delivery* on all future retail orders and 10% off your next purchase. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Have adequate ventilation at all times. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! 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. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! 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 Sorry, but that is the truth. Thanking you in advance for your assistance, Simon Clode on December 1, 2016 at 6:05 am. Westley Richards - Drop Lock, SxS, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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. The butt of the gun has a deer, two doe and trees carved into it. Buffalo Arms is closed on the Following Holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and The Day After, Christmas Eve (Open until 12:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day (Open until 12:00 p.m.). Stock has an old crack near wedge on left side. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. Extractors. 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. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. 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. Lockes marked: W. Richards. W.H. Barrel is 27". The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. Includes original leather motor case. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. Description. Proofed at 2 and the chamber length remains 2 . Description, English 12-gauge double barrel percussion, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun, Richards London Antique Percussion ''Wallhanger''.