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The makers have confirmed that the gun was completed in 1867. The damascus barrels are of particularly fine quality
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A RARE LANG 1867 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. LANG, NO. 3334
Incorporating J. Lang rotating single-bite snap-action patent No. 1785 of 18th. June 1867, the right-hand side of the action-body mounted with a rearward-sliding chequered opening-catch, non-rebounding sidelocks, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
Incorporating J. Lang rotating single-bite snap-action patent No. 1785 of 18th. June 1867, the right-hand side of the action-body mounted with a rearward-sliding chequered opening-catch, non-rebounding sidelocks, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption