Westley Richards hammer double from 1860 ! Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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 pair of guns are very close in detail and will be described as one. Good overall condition. 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. On the top of the barrel, almost faded out, is "laminated steel" There is a design on the rear of the gun. I am looking forw richards Shotgun Forend and would like to see more pictures before making offer. 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. That is sweet. (Zambia), my friend has a Westley Richards in 425 magnum. All doubleguns & SxS double rifles at doublegunshop.com. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. )but I couldn't help but comment on your mention of owning and shooting a W. Richard's 16-bore. This shotgun was likely manufactured by Henri Pieper between 1884 and before 1893 based upon the proof mark. 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 majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. 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. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. Site powered by. 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 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. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. I checked on your Gun History page by putting the number only and the rifle was made between 1950 -1954 Brand: W. RICHARD Caliber: 12 Gauge Item #: 943839840 SKU: BELGUIM Stock No. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Belgian Shotguns Gun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts Steve Helsley. Choked modified/cylinder, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. Often the barrel flats are where there's a plethora of proofs that tell "the rest of the story". Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun Highly figured English walnut stock, hidden third fastener, and, This is a Westley Richards 12 gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. W. Richards Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun | National Museum of PDF Antique Double Barrel Shotgun Proof Marks - yearbook2017.psg.fr For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. We apologize for the interruption. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel. MAKE OFFER. W.H. Description: Antique "W. RICHARDS" SxS Percussion Shotgun. 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. Note that Westley Richards never (I know, never say never) marked his guns other than "Westley Richards." 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. Description Serial # 01610. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. W.H. The lock plates are marked "W. RICHARDS" and feature floral scroll engraving and an engraved game bird on each lock plate. Thanks for the help everybody, knew it wasn't a Westley but hoped it might have been a lower grade William. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. Description, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge, A 12 gauge Westley Richards Ovundo boxlock, An English hammer shotgun by W. Richards Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. It may be possible to date the gun if any year code letters are present. Is your gun as svelte as this one? W. H. Richards double barrel 12 guage muzzleloader Any help would be appreciated. Extractors. 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! No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. 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. Description W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. 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. The stock dimensions are great for many. 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, 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: https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories I believe the 14 stamped proof means 14 gauge. The wood is good with some minor dings and gouges and worn checkering with a large chip repaired at the toe. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. 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. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. 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. 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. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! PDF PROOF MARKS ProoF MarKs - NRA Museum A little trivia. The side lever preceded the top lever. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. 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. Also have general photos I can post if needed, markings are too small to show. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Back action hammer locks marked: W. Richards.