The' new' W. Richards have a website with a lot of information and history of the original firm and are very helpfull when asked about tracing a gun from the extensive records that they have. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email.
They gave me dates of manufacturer and sale for both of their guns that I have owned which were sold from the Preston shop. Their main shop was in Liverpool but I believe they had premises in London and one in Australia too.
The original W.Richards finished trading in the 80's and the name and rights were acquired by the present firm based in York. I'm not sure how to post links but they are W. Richards. Pocklington York. On the website
They make some very nice guns too.
