Hey guys, since this is obviously my first post, go a little easy on me wink

My father passed away around a year ago and left me his collection of guns. Most of them are standard, and easy to identify. I have had a bit of trouble, however, with this gun in particular.

From what I've read, the famous Westley Richards had a cousin named William Richards who was more than happy to use his initial while Westley always used his full first name.

I also know that there are a lot of "cheap" Belgian hammer guns that were also manufactured with "W. Richards".

What I believe I have is not a Belgian gun, but a William Richards, manufactured in London(?).

Anyway, I was wondering if some brilliant firearm minds could confirm or deny that this is indeed a William Richards and could also tell me around market value for such a gun.

Thank you all so much in advance!










"W. Richards Preston and Liverpool"
















Thanks again guys!