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CHARLES LANCASTER
AN EARLY LANCASTER MODIFIED NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 16-BORE HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 5175,
30in. sleeved nitro barrels, matt rib with banner engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT CARTRIDGE EJECTING HAMMERLESS GUN', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, early hammerless action with Needham patent ejectors, patent no.1204 of 1874, use number 279, Westley Richards 1871 patent top extension, carved fluted fences, automatic safety with gold 'SAFE' detail, leg of mutton back-action lockplates, border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 7/8in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 11oz.
Estimate £700-900
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