Mell Where did the W Richards shotgun come from?
“Tree” on Lock Plate – According to Side by Sides of the World for Y2K, the W. Richards was an export from Belgium in the late 1800’s. The gun has Belgium proof marks and a “tree” stamped by the name on the side-plates. The significance of the tree is unknown.
Where did the name W Richards come from?
W. Richards was a trade name used on shotguns manufactured by Henri Pieper of Liège, Belgium and imported by large sporting goods distributors such as H. & D. Folsom Arms Company in the period 1860-1898. His company and its successors operated until the mid-1950.
Who is the maker of the Westley Richards shotgun?
Richards Best Birmingham Make (unknown maker, English), W.Richards (gun maker located in Preston England, not Westley Richards), W. Richards (another maker located in Liverpool,England, again not Westley Richards), W.& H. Richards (Henri Pieper, Belgian) and finally the one and only Westley Richards of England.
Where did the w.richards tree come from?
ONLY EXISTING RECORDS REFLECT: Couchant Louis (1923-1952), Scorpion Maurice (1959-1968) and Scorpion Maurice (1974-1990). “Tree” on Lock Plate – According to Side by Sides of the World for Y2K, the W. Richards was an export from Belgium in the late 1800’s.
What’s the number on a Westley Richards shotgun?
There are a few markings on it, saying “W. Richards” on both sides. 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… There is a design on the rear of the gun. The only other marking is the number “3379” on the bottom between the two barrells.
What does the number 3379 mean on a W Richards shotgun?
The only other marking is the number “3379” on the bottom between the two barrells. When I go to http://www.westleyrichards.co.uk/GUNS/G entication and type it in, it shows the gun was made in 1865. Does this mean that they made the gun, or that it was just made in 1865?
Are there any W Richards double barrel shotguns?
The bad thing is there were a lot of well known gun makers who had their names changed just enough by gun makers in Belgium who turned out cheaper fakes by the thousands. The example W Richards instead of Westley Richards is just one of many examples. Unfortunately, the fakes have little value.