NIs, you have an English made William Richards gun. It will be of originally sound design, materials, and craftsmanship. W. Richards, like most all Brit makers, supplied a wide range of original quality grade guns, but no clunkers.

"The shotgun is designed to look pretty on the outside and is not so hot on the inside." A JABC or yours? I'd bet yours is just fine on the inside unless it has had the misfortune to meet with some hack.

Yep, the 'ole 10 bores will still do it if fed a fair diet.