Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1866 for J. Lancaster, Esq.
Details
A C. LANCASTER PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 4030
The action incorporating a C. Lancaster slide-and tilt-opening patent mechanism, rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The action incorporating a C. Lancaster slide-and tilt-opening patent mechanism, rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
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
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate