Antique Shotgun #39
Antique W. Richards 12 GA. Side-by-side Underlever Backlock Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
Lot Number: 39
S#: 30540 | Mfg. circa 1895 | 30" Steel Barrels | 12 GA. | 14.5" LOP | Country of origin: Belgium | Refinished straight stock w/ steel butt plate w/ heel; underlever release; spring loaded strikers; leave hammers at half cocked |||| CONDITION: Good. Darkened patina on metal with clear markings. Smooth, sanded wood stock is in good, solid condition showing a few minor repairs and is finely re-checkered. Seems to mechanically function at full and half cock. Hammers must be left at half cock to keep firing pins in so barrel will open. Nice and tight lockup. Bores show some minor expected pitting throughout. See photos for more representative description