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W. Richards 16G Best English Bar Action Hammer Underlever Damascus Shotgun
Guns International #: 100973744 Seller's Inventory #: NSN
Category: Shotguns - English Double Antique - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Abacus House Guns
Company: Abacus House Guns
Member Since: 2/16/13
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28226
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1068
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
$45 flat rate shipping on most items
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Bank Check, Venmo or Zelle
Description:
Occasionally a really fine firearm comes in which really catches the eye. This is one such gun. Made in the 1860s, it has a very fine provenance having been originally made for Major General Sir Thomas Peyton, 5th Baronet (1817-1888). We have an extensive wriiten history on the maker and the original owner which has been prepared by a true expert, John Smith. Please note that there is no serial number on this gun, perhaps due to it's age, and the only thing that ties the gun to the original owner is the family crest on the stock oval. The author of the provenance book states unequvocally that this is not a forgery!
There is a stunning piece of walnut with absolutely beautiful figuring. The high quality English brown Damascus barrels are stamped .681 and now measure .678/.678. The foreend has an engraved side lever and engraved metal tip.
Trigger pressure is 3#s R and 5#s L. There is a Jones under lever and percussion fences.
All this and in 16 gauge to boot, a rarity in a gun of this age! This is definitely a gun for the collector who knows quality in antique Best English guns.
This firearm is from the Oliver-Brice collection. The principal owned a private equity investment firm in Switzerland which allowed him to travel extensively in the UK and Europe. His passion was finding and researching high quality/investment grade British and European double shotguns. His collection is extensive and includes a number of unique firearms like this one. The owner would consider a trade of a fine/collector watch as he is a collector of those as well.
Please note the maker is not Westley Richards, but W Richards of 51 Old Hall Street Liverpool.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: W. Richards 51 Old Hall St Liverpool
Serial Number: NSN
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: No
Condition: Superb overall
Barrels: 27
Barrel Type: Best English Damascus
Action: Bar with rebounding locks
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 16
Stock: Straight English
Stock Comb: 1.5
Stock Heel: 2 3/8
Stock Cast: Neutral
Butt Pad: Horn
LOP: 13 3/4
Rib: Concave
Finish: Best
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1865-70
Choke Left: Cyl
Choke Right: IC
Engraving: Best English Rose and Scroll
Case: None
Proof:Nitro: Victorian/London
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .28
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .25