#51 • W Richards Black Powder, 12 Gauge Shotgun

Part of November Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $140.00

Status: Sold

Belgian made W. Richards black powder 12 gauge side by side shotgun. 30 inch barrels are chambered 2 3/4 and both sides are choked improved cylinder. 30 inch laminated steel barrels have some oxidization and paint splatters on the outside with a single brass bead front sight. Barrels have good bores for their age and all markings on the barrels are faint but visible. Hammers are checkered with barrel release located on the tang all have some oxidization and silvering on edges but retain some original finish. The receiver is oxidized on the bottom as well as the double triggers and trigger guard but have some original finish in areas. Hardwood forearm has a crack approximately 2 1/2 inches long in the middle but appears to have a repair and stabilized. Checkered hardwood pistol grip has a round knob with a smooth buttstock that has mars and a darkened patina but very nice grain is visible to the original ribbed, metal buttplate. Left and right sides on the receiver are both marked W. Richards Belgium. Serial number: None visible FFL status: Antique