Westley Richards & Co - Birmingham's Master Gunmakers Founded in 1812, Westley Richards & Co became one of Birmingham’s most celebrated gunmakers, renowned for combining mechanical ingenuity with refined craftsmanship. From its St Mary's Row workshops, the company pioneered innovations such as the hand-detachable lock and the doll's head fastening, producing sporting shotguns and rifles prized by royalty, explorers, and discerning sportsmen worldwide. Each firearm was a testament to Birmingham's golden age of gunmaking - elegant, reliable, and built to endure generations in the field.
