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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1863
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A C. LANCASTER PATENT 14-BORE HAMMER GUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 3731
The patent slide-and tilt-action with rotary-underlever, the action-face with broad striker-bosses, the rebounding backlocks with short hammers, the hammer-spurs of hare's-ear form, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
The patent slide-and tilt-action with rotary-underlever, the action-face with broad striker-bosses, the rebounding backlocks with short hammers, the hammer-spurs of hare's-ear form, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use