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sdf16
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:05 pm  Reply with quote



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Very Happy just joined 16 ga society- wondered if anybody has info on a wesely richards 16ga sxs (herrods)?? thanks sdf16

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hoashooter
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:34 pm  Reply with quote
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For something like this check into www.bluebookinc.com It will be a good investment for what that shotgun is worth assuming it is a genuine WR.A real WR NEVER has the first name abbreviated and the London address is usually found on the rib panel Wink The Belgian copies are usually hammer guns with damascus barrels worth a few hundred dollars.
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Kiwishooter
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:58 pm  Reply with quote
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I'm new to this site - been lurking for a while and seeing your post just had to reply. I have a 1927 sxs Westley Richards 16 ga that has been my upland game companion for about 25 years. I'm no expert but am happy to share the info I've found when digging around on WR for myself. On the WR website www.westleyrichards.com you can enter your serial number and it will date your gun - should be a quick and rough way of checking authenticity. Also note that they are a Birmingham firm although they had a London outlet in Bond St for many years.
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hoashooter
PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:05 am  Reply with quote
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Kiwishooter-thanks,I had trouble finding any REAL info on that gun.Heck you know how Americans are --if it ain't made here we don't want to talk about it!!!!!HA!!!!!!!!!By the way WELCOME Cool
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Kiwishooter
PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:15 am  Reply with quote
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Thanks for the welcome Hoashooter - I could listen to you guys talk about birds and dogs all day long - but I really don't know American classic doubles. I was brought up on English and European doubles and have never even handled a Parker of Elsie - heck I hope that doesn't get me thrown off the list Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:28 am  Reply with quote
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K-shooter-just sent you a pm!If you ever make it to the States,I will let you you shoot my 16 autos--- Wink Cool
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sdf16
PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 8:11 am  Reply with quote



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thanks kiwishooter for the web address - will check the gun more closely

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