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I recently came into possession of a Rikard double barreled side by side (sorry if I get the terminology wrong) It was my fathers and he got it from my uncle. It is in poor shape. It is rusty, and is missing a hammer. It has what appears to be two bad welds on each side. The trigger guard appears to be broken. The stock is in good condition, though could probably do with a refinish. I believe it is a 12 GA. I know this is an old piece, but have been unable to find anything about it anywhere. I did a search on line and got nothing. Does anyone know anything about these, and if it is worth trying to restore?
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I have a beautiful little August Rickelt double rifle; probably not the same guy, but , if so, could be worth the effort for sentimental value. I suggest the German Gun Collectors website; they might be able to give you more information. Good luck, and enjoy!
Rick
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RICKARD ARMS Tradename of J. A. Rickard Company of Schenectady, New York on shotguns made by Crescent Fire Arms Company. True for sentimental value or if you kids might want to use it. I believe it was a utility type longarm.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Latch48, It is not worth restoring that gun. However, there is nothing wrong with cleaning it up a bit. You could probably refinish the stock yourself. It has sentimental value to you, so keep it from rusting any more and hang it over the mantle. Here is a reference, a cross listing of trade names: http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/cross_reference.htmlPete
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