Summer Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 152:
Description
CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE SLIDE & TILT ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN Ser No 4271;
Chequered butt pad, straight grip and forend. Damascus barrels, the rib engraved "CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADER. 2". Jones patent underlever, back action, rebounding hare’s ears hammers. Original 1868 rules of black powder proof. For 1869.
Weight 6lb 8oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Imp, 1/2, Barrels 29 3/4", Pull 14", OAL 46"
Proof .729
Readings .728, .727
Walls 26, 35
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition Report:
Metal – C +,
Finish – C +,
Stock – C +,
Additional Comments,
Light silvering to muzzle and breech. Some scratches and light rust marks to the barrels. The action bright with some tarnishing to the underside. The barrels with extensive patchy frosting.
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