Product Details
JOSEPH LANG
A RARE 12-BORE 1867 PATENT SIDELEVER SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3413,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2010), sunken rib engraved 'JOSEPH LANG. COCKSPUR STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl choke in both, action incorporating Lang Patent sidelever, patent no. 1785 of 18th June 1867, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with blued dolphin hammers, best border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock, with minor repairs at hand and rear of lockplates, horn buttplate, fore-end wood with insert repairs, weight 6lb. 15oz.
Estimate £1,200-1,600
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.