RG96
32 Cal
I’m looking for a double barrel shotgun, I would prefer a 16 or 20 gauge but I’m open to anything. It doesn’t have to be pretty and I won’t mind doing a little bit of work on it, I just want an affordable shooter.
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What's your price range?I’m looking for a double barrel shotgun, I would prefer a 16 or 20 gauge but I’m open to anything. It doesn’t have to be pretty and I won’t mind doing a little bit of work on it, I just want an affordable shooter.
I would like to keep it about $600 but I would go higher for the right gunWhat's your price range?
I have a 12 gauge sxs, old CVA (made in Spain) that I've been debating letting go. Did a lot of work on it by removing the bluing and the cheesy scroll work/engraving.I would like to keep it about $600 but I would go higher for the right gun
Mark you should link it for him.The W Richards is still available. $600 plus shipping will buy it.
Thanks, that’s one of the things I was worried about but it’s good to know that it’s more of an English problemBe careful in the search. Most percussion doubles made in the last 50 years or so would be good. Nineteenth Century originals can be good. On the old English guns look for separated ribs on the barrels. The British used soft solder to join them. One good test is to hold the barrel off the stock by the wedge lug and give the barrels a whack with the back of your hand. They should ring like a bell. If not they probably will need re-solder, re-jointing. The old Belgian guns usually will pass the test because they brazed their barrels. How do I know about this? I have had two original British guns re-jointed. The old guns can be fun, but they can turn into a money pit at times.
As far as I can tell there was a Westley Richards of London AND a W Richards of Belgium, I believe your gun is from Belgiumjlat,
You're not wrong in your admonition about British barrels, many are nothing but trouble. This one has been checked well as well as having been shot, it's solid.
Thoughts in what?kje54,
Wondering what your thoughts are, any interest?
Mark
What are your thoughts on my Richards, any interest?I’m looking for a double barrel shotgun, I would prefer a 16 or 20 gauge but I’m open to anything. It doesn’t have to be pretty and I won’t mind doing a little bit of work on it, I just want an affordable shooter.
I have a Charles Moore double 12 I may consider parting with in that price range.I’m looking for a double barrel shotgun, I would prefer a 16 or 20 gauge but I’m open to anything. It doesn’t have to be pretty and I won’t mind doing a little bit of work on it, I just want an affordable shooter.
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