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A rare double-barreled breechloading gun by Lancaster, 1885-90

Estimate

€ 2.800 - 3.500

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Information

Londra
length 119 cm.
Fine, smoothbore, round, swivelling, 12 cal barrels made of damask, marked 'CL', '12' in the lower part, with marks of the test benches, provided with rib featuring a silver foresight and breech marked with silver number '3', engraved with racemes at the base and marked 'CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND St. LONDON PATENT EJECTOR'; frame and receiver entirely engraved with racemes, marked 'CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON' and 'CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT' on the sides, operating lever - numbered '3' - and trigger guard keeping 90% of the original browning, with sliding, manual safety lock at the tang, butt and fore-end, the lever is browned and numbered en suite, both made of checkered wood, gilded shield at the lower part. Matching serial numbers '8498' on all the parts. The inside part of the barrels in perfect condition.

Condition report

To request a Condition Report, please contact info@czernys.com The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers. We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.