It would have been made circa 1890-1914. Its value would be determined by how good it looks over a fireplace, probably $150-$200. It should not be fired. I OWN AND SHOOT AN A. RICHARD DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH LAMINATED STEEL BARRELS AND HAVE DONE SO FOR WELL OVER 50 YEARS. I USE BLACK POWDER ONLY (IMPORTANT) WITH A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3 1/2 DRAMS OF FFFG AND 1 1/4 OZ SHOT LOADED IN PLASTIC WADS IN 3" SHELLS. THEY REALLY ARE FINE GUNS BUT FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ONE IN GOOD CONDITION, I'LL BUY IT. earl@nitline.net
An inexpensive Belgian import, circa 1890-1914.
What is a Falcon Arms double barrel Hammerlock shotgun 20646 made with belgium laminated steel worth?
There have been many variations on 'RICHARD.' If it is specifically RICHARD, it is almost certainly a Belgian-made hardware store gun made from 1880-1910.
Most likely a Belgian gun. Take off the barrels and look at the barrel flats (breech end on the underside of the barrels). If you see the letters 'ELG' inside an oval then it's Belgian.
The barrel will be marked "Made in Belgium"
I have an identical shotgun. Same markings, date, laminated barrel, etc. but no gold emblem. I'm also interested in the value. Mine has a cracked stock.
If you're lucky about £400.00
Unknown.
Under $200.
It's a Belgian gun, the ELG is a Belgian proofmark.
I have the same. It reads Daminated Steel on the rib. It has Belgian makers marks with the gunsmith mark being a crown over JJ. Very little info available but it was a play on Damascus and Laminated. Probably ill advised to fire it.
the gun has two hammers and on the barrels is stated laminated steel