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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1896
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A 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 7768
The lockplates of leg-of-mutton form, the action-body with carved ribanded fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The lockplates of leg-of-mutton form, the action-body with carved ribanded fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, well-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ½ 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