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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed circa 1868 abd 1875 respectively
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE HAMMER GUNS BY A. LANCASTER, NO. 3788 (NO. 1) AND 4086 (NO. 2)
Each gun with a snap-action push-forward underlever action, rebounding backlocks, the action-bodies with deeply-carved percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright and reblued finish, figured stocks with butt-plates, the rebrowned bold damascus barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 11oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 9oz. (No. 2), 14in. pulls, 29½in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & ¼ (No. 1) and I.C. & 5/8 (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, Black Powder reproof
In a C. Lancaster brass-mounted leather case
Each gun with a snap-action push-forward underlever action, rebounding backlocks, the action-bodies with deeply-carved percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright and reblued finish, figured stocks with butt-plates, the rebrowned bold damascus barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 11oz. (No. 1) and 6lb. 9oz. (No. 2), 14in. pulls, 29½in. barrels, choke approx. I.C. & ¼ (No. 1) and I.C. & 5/8 (No. 2), 2½in. chambers, Black Powder reproof
In a C. Lancaster brass-mounted leather case
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.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price