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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1927 and that new barrels were fitted by them in 1963
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A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 14502
The action incorporating a Baker patent full self-opening mechanism, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside of the action-body gold-inlaid with the maker's name, boldly-figured stock, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The action incorporating a Baker patent full self-opening mechanism, best bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside of the action-body gold-inlaid with the maker's name, boldly-figured stock, the replacement chopper-lump barrels by the makers, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 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