Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this PREMIUM side-by-side shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Westley & Richards "Bar-In-Wood" "Crab-Joint" Top Hammer Shotgun!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Westley & Richards
Model: Top Hammer Shotgun - "Crab-Joint" - "Bar-In-Wood"
Serial: 11084
Date of Manufacture: 1866
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Early Damascus Pattern Steel / Case Color Hardened / Hand Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Styled Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Grip and Forearm - "Bar-In-Wood" and "Crab-Joint" Stock
Action: Break-Action / Side-by-Side / Double-Barrels
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Westley Richards side-by-side hammer shotgun is a highly significant specimen from the golden age of British breech-loading development, completed in 1866 under serial number 11084. The firearm belongs to a transitional period when sportspersons were rapidly shifting away from muzzle-loaders, making this early centerfire breech-loader a premium luxury tool designed to showcase cutting-edge mechanical performance alongside traditional handcraftsmanship. Mechanically, the shotgun is defined by Westley Richards the Younger's revolutionary 1858 patent top-lever design, which drives a snapping bolt that engages a prominent "doll's head" rib extension.
Model: Top Hammer Shotgun - "Crab-Joint" - "Bar-In-Wood"
Serial: 11084
Date of Manufacture: 1866
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Early Damascus Pattern Steel / Case Color Hardened / Hand Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Styled Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Grip and Forearm - "Bar-In-Wood" and "Crab-Joint" Stock
Action: Break-Action / Side-by-Side / Double-Barrels
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Westley Richards side-by-side hammer shotgun is a highly significant specimen from the golden age of British breech-loading development, completed in 1866 under serial number 11084. The firearm belongs to a transitional period when sportspersons were rapidly shifting away from muzzle-loaders, making this early centerfire breech-loader a premium luxury tool designed to showcase cutting-edge mechanical performance alongside traditional handcraftsmanship. Mechanically, the shotgun is defined by Westley Richards the Younger's revolutionary 1858 patent top-lever design, which drives a snapping bolt that engages a prominent "doll's head" rib extension.
This specific mechanical configuration provided unprecedented locking strength for a break-action firearm, effectively neutralizing the outward and upward shearing forces generated upon firing. This robust lockup is paired with early Damascus pattern-welded steel barrels and traditional exposed hammers, presenting a bridge between the engineering milestones of the mid-Victorian era and the classic aesthetics of 19th-century field guns. Aesthetically, the gun represents the height of mid-nineteenth-century gunsmithing artistry, most notably highlighted by its "Bar-in-Wood" (or crab-joint) construction. This highly labor-intensive layout requires the stock's walnut to be meticulously inletted so that it completely cloaks the sides and bottom of the metal action body, creating a sleek, flowing silhouette from buttstock to fore-end. Enhanced by dense fine-scroll hand-engraving across the locks, frame, and trigger guard, the preservation of this wood-to-metal fit indicates a piece that was cherished and exceptionally well-maintained over its 160-year history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1188180681 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-19 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1758 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-19 22:32:09 |
