Henry Richards 12 Gauge Hammer Gun

[earlthegoat2]

Has anyone ever heard of a Henry Richards shotgun?

This is an old hammer gun that says "Henry Richards London Laminated Steel" on the mildly concave rib. This is a hammer gun that is probably only good for blackpowder shells, not that it will ever be shot. It has a dolls head and some decent engaving. 12 gauge. Anyone have any info at all?

 

[earlthegoat2]

I really didnt think anyone would know about these.

 

[Fred Fuller]

http://www.gabelguns.com/QuestionsAndAnswers/ViewQuestion.asp?QuestionNumber=698

Question:

Would like any information on double barrel,double trigger ss shotgun.Henry Richards London Laminated steel between barrels.H.Richards engraved on both sides of gun. Four piece has #783,783 on under side of both barrels.Five markings on underside of both barrels.Pistol grip with 32" barrels.Stag on butt.And nice silver ingraving.Also has a crown.Thank you for your help.

Answer:

Both single and double barrel shotguns were marked Henry Richards. These were a second-line gun made by W & C Scott & Sons to be imported exclusively by J. P. Moore & Son, 302 Broadway, New York City, NY. The double barrel 10 gauge sold for $75 in 1881, and the single barrel 12 gauge with barrel lengths up to thirty-six inches sold for $ 15.

Submitted By: Dan Hopper On: 11/8/2001 2:46:42 AM

 

[earlthegoat2]

Awesome, thanks Lee.

 

[smithmax]

"What cost $15 in 1881 would cost $330.61 in 2008.

Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2008 and 1881,
they would cost you $15 and $0.71 respectively. "

Pretty neat that prices have stayed about the same.

 

[bad_company]

Anyone have pics ?
Nice info, btw.