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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1898
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 08184
Incorporating a C. Lancaster patent assisted-opening action, full foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, well-figured stock with extension, the blacked damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness marginal)
Incorporating a C. Lancaster patent assisted-opening action, full foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, well-figured stock with extension, the blacked damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, recent nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness marginal)
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.