Parts for W. Richards shot gun

[Tater Pickens]

I have an old rabbit eared W. Richards shotgun, made in Belgium, that is missing a right side hammer, hammer screw, firing pin and a busted butt plate. I believe the old gun is a cheap knock off of some fine old english or Belgian double barrell shot guns and probably is not worth much and I am not interested in value. The gun has been in my family for 60- plus years and I would like to find these parts to make it whole again, and if it passes my smithy's muster, shoot some BP in it. Any ideas where partsd may be found?

Thanks,

Tater Pickens

[Lucky R. K.]

Check with Dixie Gun Works for the hammer and butt plate and maybe the screws.  A good machinist could make a firing pin for you and Gunbroker.com will also sometimes have shotgun parts of the vintage of your gun.

Good Luck.

Lucky