Has 2 1/2" chambers. MAKE OFFER. It is in great condition with most of it's original brown finish. Simon, Lliam Coombs on October 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm, Hello i have a very old looking westley richards side by side, the only numbers on it are B4423 which is located on the rearward part of the trigger guard behind the loop and on the extractor between the barrels the other number is 1019 which can be found on the receiver underneath the barrels, there are symbols of crowns with swords crossed on either side of the number and the word patent, any idea which is the actual serial number of this shotgun and if it is of any value? Leather-cased, Army & Navy 12-bore SxS sidelock non-ejector, IMPORTED REMINGTON DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION, *SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM GRADE. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. overall: 118.5 cm; x 46 5/8 in barrel length: 76.4 cm; x 30 1/16 in overall, shotgun: 46 1/2 in x 2 5/8 in; 118.11 cm x 6.6675 cm ID Number 1988.0129.11 catalog number 1988.0129.11 accession number 1988.0129 serial number 1801 Credit Line Major Kenneth E. and Viola L. Harte See more items in I have a cased pare of " I think" horse percussion pistol, for they have a clip bracket on the side, They are In very good all round condition nicely engraved of estimate Cal 12bore, With the Serial no.585 on both pistols, can you please give me the date of manufacture and if you can an estimate value, I have a WR riffle in my possession, that has the serial number 39771 and is marked 425. Length of pull: 13 - inches. She started life as one, but was reproved to 2 3/4 in the fairly recent past. This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. For specifics on Copyright Law and Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Shotgun 30" barrels (Fixed Mod & IM) Was used as a trade gun years ago!! (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. Steve Helsley. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that have been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injuries. Joined: Oct 2009 . Cal/GA: 12. The proof marks you describe would seem to be Belgian marks so it could be difficult to trace the true manufacturer. WESTLEY RICHARDS 16GA 2 28 F/M SLEEVED BARRELS WITH 98% BLUE. Double Guns, Double barreled shotguns, SxS, Side-by-side, and Over & Under O&U, Drillings, Combination guns, Double rifles, Hunting Guns, Cape guns, Game guns. You can opt-out at any time. Joined: Oct 2009. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Serial number 94. Description, W. Richards Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation W. Richards Shotgun. m/www/home WESTLEY RICHARDS DELUXE DROP LOCK SXS 2 BARREL SET 12 GAUGE, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST SXS SIDELOCK SHOTGUN, 12 GAUGE, TWO BARREL SET, CASED PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS, WESTLEY RICHARDS GOLD LETTER DROP LOCK 12 GAUGE, ANTIQUE WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16GA 28 1/4 BARRELS 2 3/4 CHAMBERS MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER STUNNING WOOD GREAT GAME/CLAYS SXS, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST DROPLOCK SXS 20 GAUGE, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST DROP LOCK SXS 20 GAUGE, Westley Richards on there early action, one of the first hammerless boxlocks and she still works great! I'm selling a W. Richards Double Barrel Side by Side 12 gauge shot gun, serial number 35517, what you see is what you get. I can't help, but give it a little bit, the pros will be along. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. 2.5" W at the breach and 1.5" at the tip of the barrel. http://vpnavy01.com/websites/shotgun/index1.html In your first photo, it appears there is a large crack in the stock behind the hammers. The minimal wall thickness is thicke, Westley Richards - Drop Lock, 98% Case Colored, Pre-War, 20ga. 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. Description: Beautiful old W. Richards Belgium ELG proof marked double barrel 10 gauge double hammer shotgun. If you try putting in just the number it may work, if not send me the full number at the contact email and I will let you know when it was made, the office is closed now and I am afraid I will forget! The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. Description W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. Buy Antique W Richards 12ga SxS Shotgun PENNY AUCTION : GunBroker is the largest seller of Antique Guns Collectible Firearms All: 974152135 . Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. Rick - Go to the Shotgun Forum and type "W. Richards" into the search window. All Rights Reserved. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church\'s bells. There is a crack in the butt plate and it is missing the hammer on the left side. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun and A Large Maleham & Yeomans Sheffield Maker's Marked Knife with Wells Fargo Style MarkingsThe top of the barrels are stamped "LAMINATED STEEL" and "BELGIUM" with the left barrel spuriously stamped "WF&CO EX" under the forearm. Constitution Avenue, NW Engraving on lock and hamer are faint. I'd tidied it up, it was tight and shot well but I hankered after a fine english gun. Chamber length: 2 - inches. call us (208) 263-6953 & IM), W. RICHARDS DOUBLE BARREL HAMMERLESS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST QUALITY MATCHED PAIR DROPLOCK SHOTGUNS 28 BARRELS, WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA 30 F/F EJECTOR BARRELS BEST QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, ORIGINAL CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS 12GA BOXLOCK EJECTOR WILDFOWL GUN 28 M/F 2 3/4 BARRELS, ATTRACTIVE WESLEY RICHARDS 6-GAUGE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN, Westley Richards Gold Name boxlock with nitro proofed 30" Damascus barrels, W. Richards of Liverpool 12 Bore Sidelock Ejector with Excellent Game Scene and Scroll Engraving Highly Figured Stock, Westley Richards 12 Gauge Double Hammerless, Cased. Between 12th and 14th Streets JavaScript is disabled. With 28-inch tubes and a LOP of 14 7/8-inch, this little BLE still only tips the scales at 5LBS13, and it's comb was/is so petite that even with a very slight cast-off it still fit's me (a lefty) shockingly well. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Includes original leather motor case. Good. Scarce detachable drop lock model, expertly restored. IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. The British Shooting Show 2023 - Calling for Apprentices! Westley Richards - Drop Lock SxS, 20ga. Read another post about Belgium knockoffs and different manufacturers, just trying to find the true manufacturer and approximate age. 1 3/8" - 1 7/8" dr. SCALLOPED FRAME, 30" BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND FULL, 2 1/2", SINGLE MECHANICAL TRIGGER WITH BARREL SELECTOR, EJECTORS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, STEEL HEEL & TOE PLATES, 27 1/2" DAMASCUS BARRELS CYLINDER AND CYLINDER DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS ENGLISH GRIP ORIGINAL CONDITION, Westley Richards Heronshaw 12 Ga Cased Pair, W. Richards SxS 12 gauge Shotgun Double Hammers & Triggers 30" bbls (Mod. Most double shotguns represented here. For a more comprehensive search for your serial numbers including a certificate and copy from the ledgers please follow this link. See the MESSAGE link at the bottom of the posting you are questioning? Model: Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Shotgun Serial Number: 6432 Year of Manufacture: 1850's Gauge: 16 Action Type: Muzzle Loading Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun Markings: The barrel rib is marked "Westley Richards 170 New Bond STLondon". Add to Cart Percussion Double 10 Gauge by Mortimer (AL7165) $895.00 It doesn't have an address per se but each lockplate is marked W Richards & then the top rib is marked W Richards London Laminated Steel. The Maharaja of Patiala - Sportsman and Statesman, WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS. The 10 gauge weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. I also have a W. Richards, Belgum shotgun. Scroll down to the Tradename section here for more information https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/pu . Likes: 8. I was wondering if you still have this item and what are you thinking it is worth. Mine is likely a little older based on the under-lever style action. Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which has been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm, and cancer. Any ways thanks. The third was the Belgian hardware store guns. came across this W Richards Double Barrel Shotgun Naturally the search for history starts I have learned a lot but still have problem with those darn proof marks Antique Pistols April 15th, 2019 - A Pair of 19th Century Percussion Cap Pocket Pistols Double Barrel Belt Pistol by G amp J Deane A 19th Century Over and Under Double Barrel Belt . Chamber length: 2 - 1/2 inches. Sorry, but that is the truth. They are heronshaw model fixed lock box lock guns with "C-Bolt" opening, W. Richards SxS Hammer 12 ga. This may help from our website. From Mr. Hadoke's new book on boxlocks, I'm fairly certain that it's a product of Webley & Scott because of it's screw-grip action. $320, 26" MOD AND FULL 2 3/4 SINGLE SELECT TRIGGER EJECTORS BEAVERTAIL FOREARM PISTOL GRIP NEW CONDITION IN MAKERS CASE 6LBS X 2 1/4 X 1 1/2 X 14 1/8 SWIVELS ADDED, 26" FULL AND FULL 2 1/2" CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION 5LBS 8 OZ X 2 3/4 X 1 3/4 X 14, Boxlocks - Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory. 14 LOP. I was told today that this is from a riffle that was produced with interchangeable barrels, please advise and the approximate value, as I would like to dispose of the weapon. Condition: Fair. This is a Westley Richards 10gauge Anson & Deeley Hammerless Gun. Description Cal/GA: 12. It does however also pre-date the chamber mark, so hard to say for sure what it was originally. Serial number 94. Problem is a 425 round does not bed in to a lock and load ready to fire position. Boxlocks - Tight on face and field ready. 12 gauge, 32-inch damascus barrels with textured rib. Barrel length: 32 inches. 226 Williams Ln. I have a Westley Richards .303 Falling Block action which I desperately want to obtain a date of manufacture on - looking at both your list of serial numbers above, as well as having visited the Westley Richards website itself, I have been unable to determine what the date of manufacture is on my rifle. Overall fit, finish, and weight & balence were what finally sold me on it. And these are known to the older residents of this board as a. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The horn buttplate is good with some small slivers of horn missing overall. That is sweet. The Belgian use of the "W. Richards" name must not be confused with either Westley or Williams products. While there are certainly many decent Belgian guns out there, I'm not aware of how one goes about identifying much about them. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 The action is good with some of the casehardening bright in the protected areas. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. I'm really looking forward to next Fall in Minnesota to see how it does on those yummy little ruffies. Lead, Follow, or get the **** Out of the Way. You can get a market value on your W. Richards shotgun from www.bluebookinc.comHave the gun handy as they have a form to fill out with some very specific questions. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. Belgium, F. A. Crescent Co. Double-barrel 12-gauge. To the best of my knowledge I believe the late Russ Ruple coined this phrase. Percussion fowler from the 1850's and is American in style. GREAT grain on stock. Forum. 26" Barrels Choked M/F. Any help would be appreciated. if you would like to place this item on back order. Simon, Andre Tait on December 1, 2016 at 5:47 am, Good day The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel". They will be of the quality that was ordered/paid for, farmer grade BLNE to to best work SLE. Thanks guys, to be clear by "refurbishing" I meant taking it to one of the few gunsmiths that specialize in vintage double guns, certainly not me doing it. ANTIQUE ENGLISH SIDE LEVER SHOTGUN, 12 gauge, AN EDWARDIAN LEATHER SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE CASE, EUROPEAN DAMASCUS BARREL SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN 12, Remington model 34 tube feed, bolt action, Three percussion firearms, to include a Thompson, Westley Richards & Co. Click on the results to view more details As I tend to buy fit and quality, and not necessarily the "name", I'm not the guy to ask. Shotgun is a side by side with side hammers, right barrel marked 17.2 with very small np. Left barrel marked E/LG, small marking under LG possibly a star or crown all in an oval; also has an S with another illegible star or crown, and a fancy cursive L similar to the symbol for pounds sterling. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock and forearm with a checkered horn buttplate featuring an stag head and inscription shield on the underside of the stock. Site powered by. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. SMITH, Belgian Richards Double Barrel Shotgun. Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Serial no. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. My little 16 has a horn plate on the butt as well, but she was made in Preston, not Belgium. 14 7/8"pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. Was hoping for some Blues as well but we're in a serious drought here. The main things I would have done is adjust the action in the hammers as they are a little loose and maybe clean up the metal work and possibly if its doable, clean the grime from the checkering. Paper Cartridges for Percussion Revolvers, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .25-.35 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .36-.41 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .42-.45 Caliber 1-Cavity, Paper Patch Bullet Molds .46 Caliber & Up 1-Cavity, Cowboy Firearms, Muzzle Loaders & Vintage Military, Black Powder Muzzleloader Shotguns & Smoothbore Muskets, Black Powder Muzzleloading Percussion Revolvers, 1892 Winchesters Lever Action Rifles & Carbines, Pedersoli Trapdoor Black Powder Cartridge Rifles, Carbines & Officer Models, Leather Goods, Cartridge Belts & Cowboy Clothing, Buffalo Arms Custom RCBS & Lyman Sizing Dies, Hornady Lock-N-Load Power Case Prep Center. 1 gun of a pair that was made in 1906. Eleven books, sporting titles: Russell Annabel, Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun. restrictions refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ - doublegunshop.com will not monitor nor will they be held liable for copyright violations presented on the BBS which is an open and un-moderated public forum. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Pistol grip Circassian walnut stocks. 12 gauge, walnut stock with a checkered wrist and forestock, butt plate marked "PARKER/BROTHERS,. barrels. MAKE OFFER. : 524797 Location: CA Trades Accepted: No Share: Shipping Notes: See Description **PLEASE SEE PICTURES** CALL ME*CALL ME*CALL ME TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION. It has 30 barrels with excellent bright and shiny bores and a very good crisp and tight lock up. Registered in England 439612. Steve Helsley. Cood case colors on engraved receiver. Use it and enjoy it, as I do. Barrel is 27". Breech release lever swings out to open action, secondary metal lever releases barrel from receiver. Description, W. Richard Side Lever Shotgun. https://www.westleyrichards.com/services/gun-histories Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Used W. Richards Side x Sid, Fine bores choked full and improved modified, 30" barrels retain 95% bright shiny barrel blue, receiver retains 25% case colors with 50-60% original blue remaining on the underside of the receive, Westley Richards best quality droplock matched pair Gun #1 28" ejector barrels with concave rib 2 1/2" chambers 1 1/8oz nitro proof Chokes .020/.024 Bores .729/.729 Proofed, Westley Richards 12ga best quality boxlock ejector live pigeon gun 30" barrels with flat matted rib 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz proof Choked .036/.052 Bores .736/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wa, Westley Richards 12ga boxlock ejector wildfowl gun 28" barrels with matted rib 2 3/4" chambers with 1 1/4oz proof Choked .015/.033 Bores .735/.736 proofed at .729/.729 Minimum wal, 42 inch barrel. W. Richards was the trade name for Henri Pieper, a Belgian arms maker in the second half of the 19th century. PrOOF mark CirCa PrOOF hOuse tYPe OF PrOOF and gun since 1952 Ulm since 1968 Hannover since 1968 Kiel (W. German) since 1968 Munich since 1968 Cologne (W. German) since 1968 Berlin (W. German) since 1952 Ulm voluntary proof for hand/long guns since 1952 Ulm repair proof for major gun parts since 1952 Ulm provisional black powder for shotgun Because of the light weight and her very thin wrist (a diamond at that!) We require a photo ID from the . Skeettx: Forgive me for dredging up old posts (it was painfully slow at work today! Side lever barrel latch. I have included some pictures - if you can help ID the markings - that would be wonderful. 12 gauge 30'' Damascus, W. Richards Underlever Shotgun. Some history and ID has been done on this shotgun. London. Unusual, *FANTASTIC WESTLEY RICHARDS BOX LOCK DOUBLE. Many Thanks for visiting. One gun weighs 8 pounds. Thanks Lliam, Paolo Vimercati on January 9, 2016 at 4:22 am, Dear Sir. Wood is in nice condition with aged varnish turning dark. Son-of-a-gun.(no pun intended), I did not expect to see that! 12 gauge, 18 1/4-inch damascus barrels with English proofs and concave rib marked: London Laminated Steel.Engraved locks marked: W. Richards.Low-profile hammers. 1039, 12 gauge, 30 1/4-inch barrels with smooth rib marked: Fine Steel. Nigel Brown's three volume series on British Gunmakers makes the identification and dating of these W. Richards guns fairly simple. They can supply authenticity certificates for a small price but will also help out over the phone or email. Would like to get as much information as possible about this odd shotgun, marked W. Richards, I'm not too familiar with English double guns. Side by Side Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Richards Unserialized. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." Gunsmithing & Technical|June 2019 When they were made, all British guns had to be subjected to proof testing (they still are) to ensure that they were fit for purpose. Click on the results to view more details Three Westley Richards Shotguns Currently for Sale at the U.S. Agency. Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge. No collector value but fun to shoot with brass cased black powder loads. An 1886 job sheet from John P. Moore's Sons, New York lists "Clabrough's make, marked W. Richards, laminated steel barrels,". Condition: Fair. SN 43113, im trying to trace its history, how could I do that, Simon Clode on October 7, 2016 at 4:59 am, there is a feature in Services on our website to look up gun histories. VPNAVY #364256 04/15/14 01:31 PM. Parker Brothers - One of the most famous shotgun manufacturers started making double barrel shotguns in 1868. A little trivia. Good overall condition. Grant London. Refer to my post in this section from Oct. 2017. Numbers on breech indicate it wasconverted to centerfirein 1925 or 1926 and the Armaf barrel chambered for. GIhfguSXXQ http://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowl . Serial, W. Richards Breechloading Shotgun 12 gauge, *WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK DROP ACTION DOUBLE, RAVENSCROFT RICHARDS & CO. SIDELOCK DOUBLE, FRAMED SCARCE 1919 WINCHESTER CALENDAR. Westley Richards composed pair of 12 gauge & 20 gauge with each gun having two sets of interchangable barrels Action Calibre: 12 & 20 gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector with hand detachable l, "Westley Richards One-Trigger Detachable Drop Lock 12 Gauge shotgun. Westley Richards Deluxe Droplock in very good condition - 20 GA. with 28" barrels! We specialize in Retrofitting antique American Rope beds to fit modern sizing as well as heirloom quality reproductions. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that c, Boxlocks - Built in 1906 this light 12g. Engraved by G. Moore. True Droplock ga.Shotgun Details Engraved W. Richards & Co. Damascus Double Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun Manufacturer: W. Richards Model: DOUBLE BARREL Type: Shotgun Gauge: 10 Barrel: 32 inch solid rib Finish: brown/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut checkered Item Views: 10457 Serial Number: Catalog Page: 91 Class: Antique Description: This shotgun is pretty much a parts gun or wall hanger. 19th Century Double Barrel Shotgun. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Barrel rib marked laminated steel. Now, his several removed cousin (as I recall), William Richards, did, indeed, mark his guns "W. All serial numbers match. We apologize for the interruption. I'll not use 2 3/4 unless I have no other options. In my research, it seems that if it is not spelled out completely, it may not be a real Westley Richards, but instead a cheaper knock off. Contact Us. WESTLEY RICHARDS GUN & RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS There are always a lot of requests for dating serial numbers for our guns. Fox - Their shotguns are considered more vintage than antique, as they were founded in 1906. Br, SN# 95XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (.006 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4" CHAMBERS BNP 2 3/4 3 1/4 TONS BORES: .736 LT; .735 RT WALLS: .023 LT; .024 RT SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER AUTOM, Westley Richards best boxlock 16ga antique 28 1/4" ejector barrels with matted rib (rebarreled in Belgium) Lockup is tight( no movement with forend off) 2 3/4", This 16 Ga. shotgun is a Weatley Richards Pre War Hammerless Ejector model with 28" Full & Mod. W. Richards Marked Shotgun, trying to identify age, Re: W. Richards Marked Shotgun, trying to identify age, http://coveyandnye.com/purveyor-of-fine-ards-best-grade, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I'm selling a W. Richards Double Barrel Side by Side 12 gauge shot gun, serial number 35517, what you see is what you get. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The fancy wood is very go, Boxlocks - We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. We may update this record based on further research and review. Barrels choked IC/Mod, beautiful circassian Turkish walnut capped pistol grip stock, checkered butt, beavertail forend, double triggers, SN#175XX 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (009 AND 018) 2 1/2" CHAMBERS 1 1/8 OZ PROOF BORES: .736 BOTH BARRELS MIN LT: .024 MIN RT: .022 28" SOLID RIB BARRELS (012 AND 028 C, 28" M/F (.020"/.040") SOLID RIB BARREL AND 28" F/F (.045"/.045") VENT RIB BARREL -DOUBLE TRIGGERS -AUTOMATIC EJECTORS -BEAVERTAIL FOREND, One is a 10 gauge and the other is a 12 gauge. Overall length is 43".