W. Richards Double Barreled 12 Gauge Shotgun

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W. Richards Double Barreled 12 Gauge Shotgun

An interesting W. Richards shotgun, with outside hammers and a side lever barrel release, with interesting contemporary repairs to the wrist. The shotgun is cartridge, with attractive damascus barrels. It has a side lever latch for opening the breech. It is marked "W. Richards" on the back action locks, and "Laminated Steel" on the rib between the barrels. The wrist is repaired with four heavy brass strips with a total of 17 screws to hold them in place! W. Richards was a name used by Henri Pieper of Liege, Belgium, in an attempt to make his productes more appealing to an English speaking market. Size: 47 inches long overall, with 30 inch barrels. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $65 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:Goetz collection Fair Oaks California. Purchased at Pilot Hill Antique Shop.

Condition:

Fair condition, with the repairs to the wrist as described. The left hand lock works, while the right hand lock will not hold on cock. The side lever release works well, and the bores are fair.

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Estimate: $100 - $250

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$125

06/11/2023

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ANTIQUE FIREARMS AND WEAPONS FROM THE ESTATE OF ADAM GOETZ (d. 1971)

W. Richards Double Barreled 12 Gauge Shotgun