Richards & Co. 12 Gauge Hammer Double-Barrel Shotgun

Second half 19th century, serial number 10211 on water table, barrel, and forend; additional Birmingham proofs on underside of barrel, RICHARDS & CO LONDON FINE DAMASCUS FIELD GUN stamped on rib; fancy engraving on receiver, lockplates and hammers; checkered walnut stock, hard rubber butt plate; length of pull 13-1/2 in.

Overall length 45 in.

Private Collection New England Gunsmith

Working action; scuffs to left barrel near breech; metallic ornament missing from forestock; stock broken and repaired at shoulder; some wear to nickel plating.