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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1863
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A C. LANCASTER PATENT 30-BORE 'PATENT SMOOTH BORED BREECH LOADING' HAMMER RIFLE BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 3745
The patent rotary-underlever with a slide-and tilt-opening action, the non-rebounding backlocks with bolted hammers, the hammers cocking back 'out of the line of sight', best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with engraved and chequered butt-plate, the bold damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 6oz., 14½in. pull, 31in. barrels, nitro reproof (as a 20-bore), original Black Powder proof
The patent rotary-underlever with a slide-and tilt-opening action, the non-rebounding backlocks with bolted hammers, the hammers cocking back 'out of the line of sight', best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with engraved and chequered butt-plate, the bold damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 6oz., 14½in. pull, 31in. barrels, nitro reproof (as a 20-bore), original Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.