A Cased 12-Bore D.B. Tube-Lock Shotgun
By Charles Lancaster, 151 New Bond St., London, No. 1745, circa 1846
With signed rebrowned damascus twist barrels, engraved recessed patent breeches each with single platinum line, vent lining, and copper-lined maker's stamp, scroll engraved tang, signed scroll engraved locks (hammers repaired, one tube-holder replaced), figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip and fore-end (repaired), steel mounts engraved with pointers on the trigger-guard bow, and a spaniel and pheasant on the butt-cap tang, silver escutcheon, and later ramrod: in associated brass-bound lined and fitted oak case with some accessories including Sykes flask and shot bag, the lid with trade label (some lining replaced), London proof marks
30in. (76.2cm.) barrels