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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed for 'Jas. Russel' in 1882
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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY A. LANCASTER, NO. 5182
The treble-grip scalloped-back action-body with border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with extension, the barrels (pitted) with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14¼in. pull, 28½in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
The treble-grip scalloped-back action-body with border engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with extension, the barrels (pitted) with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14¼in. pull, 28½in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)