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W. Richards Side by Side Hammer 12 gauge Shotgun C. 1880's [160033]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
W. Richards Side by Side Hammer 12 gauge Shotgun C. 1880's [160033]
SOLD
225.00USD+ (56.25) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Jan 21 @ 11:34UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This W. Richards side by side hammer shotgun is 12 gauge with Belgian black powder proof marks. C. 1870-1880's. S/N 627 on the water-table. The lock-plate is relief carved and marked Belgium. The buttstock is relief carved in a leaf pattern and very well done. The forearm has a similar fleur de lese pattern. The barrels are fluid steel at 30.375 in. choked Mod./Mod. The barrel bores are without pitting. The right lock is missing the hammer and the forearm is intact however split on one side. The action has minor slop when closed. 47 in. overall length and the buttplate is original but in poor condition. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. No FFL required. Please see photos for details.

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