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Markings on W. Richards 12 ga Double Barrel

Ozarkhog
On top of barrel near breech: "Fine Laminated Steel"
On bottom of barrel near breech: an oval with an E over a LG over a star symbol.
Above the oval is a symbol that looks a little like an arrow or key and above that is the letter D with a star symbol over it.
Above the D and star is a "S" type mark. On the other barrel near the breech is "182". On the bottom of the barrel on the rib between the forearm latch and barrel latch is the letter "N" or it could be a "Z". On the rib halfway up the barrel are the numbers 1026 and 580.
Sounds like a Belgium copy, huh? What's it worth?
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  • only winchesters
    In the one book I have on Proof Marks, this is a Belgian Proof Mark, the first year of use was 1893, and it was used for black powder proof for breech loading guns, small bore guns, and handguns. Hope this helps.
    Regards Dave
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Definately Belguim made Shotgun!.....Worth $250.00 in Excellent Condition...

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • Bert H.
    Ozarkhog...

    Yep, it is indeed a Belgian clunker... er copy. Value in most parts of the U.S. is something south of $200, and 98% of them are bought for mantle decorations. Just in case you are not aware, that shotgun was made for blackpowder shells only, and for shells that are shorter than the standard shells of today (most were chambered for 2 5/8" shells). Look for the chamber length stamp (usually found on the bottom side of the barrel on the flats that rest on the watertable)... if it says 65mm = 2 5/8", or 70mm = 2 3/4".

    These guns were retailed by establishments like Sears & Roebuck for $6 to $10 between 1890 - 1910.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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