Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this side-lever break-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Belgian “Richards Trade Name” Double-Barrel Shotgun.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Belgian “Richards Trade Name”
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 1005
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Straight Grip Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Side-Lever Break-Action / Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Belgian Richards trade-name side-lever break-action double-barrel shotguns are late 19th- to early 20th-century sporting arms produced in Liège, Belgium by Henri Pieper and various Belgian manufacturers, all of whom supplied guns under English-sounding trade names for the export market. Names such as W. Richards, M. Richards, W. & H. Richards, Richards, and A. Richard was applied to Belgian guns imported by distributors and were selected in part to evoke the prestige of Westley Richards of England, although these guns are not products of the English firm. Manufactured in Liège and bearing Belgian proof marks, they typically feature side-by-side barrels, external hammers, side levers, and different steel barrels, reflecting the standard designs of the period. Designed to provide the appearance and handling of English-style sporting shotguns at more affordable prices, they were widely sold in both the American and British export markets. Today, they are recognized as representative examples of Belgium’s prolific export gun trade rather than genuine Westley Richards products.
Model: Double-Barrel
Serial: 1005
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Straight Grip Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Side-Lever Break-Action / Double-Barrel
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Belgian Richards trade-name side-lever break-action double-barrel shotguns are late 19th- to early 20th-century sporting arms produced in Liège, Belgium by Henri Pieper and various Belgian manufacturers, all of whom supplied guns under English-sounding trade names for the export market. Names such as W. Richards, M. Richards, W. & H. Richards, Richards, and A. Richard was applied to Belgian guns imported by distributors and were selected in part to evoke the prestige of Westley Richards of England, although these guns are not products of the English firm. Manufactured in Liège and bearing Belgian proof marks, they typically feature side-by-side barrels, external hammers, side levers, and different steel barrels, reflecting the standard designs of the period. Designed to provide the appearance and handling of English-style sporting shotguns at more affordable prices, they were widely sold in both the American and British export markets. Today, they are recognized as representative examples of Belgium’s prolific export gun trade rather than genuine Westley Richards products.
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
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