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Westley Richards

Logo: westleyrichards.co.uk3

British manufacturer of guns and rifles

Westley Richards is a British manufacturer of guns and rifles and also a well established gunsmith. The company was founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards, who was responsible for the early innovation of many rifles used in wars featuring the British Army during the 1800s.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Cavalry carbine, 1865 - BL Foster 994
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Westley Richards is a British manufacturer of guns and rifles and also a well established gunsmith. The company was founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards, who was responsible for the early innovation of many rifles used in wars featuring the British Army during the 1800s.2

The story

Founded by William Westley Richards in 1812.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • double rifle
  • firearm
  • shotgun

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1812Founded Founded1

Sources

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