Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2017 : Sale A0617 Lot 1430 - S2
CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE 1911 PATENT DETACHABLE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13783,

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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE 1911 PATENT DETACHABLE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13783,
30in. Whitworth-steel nitro barrels with beaded bordering at the breech end, rib gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER 11 PANTON ST. HAYMARKET. LONDON.', the under rib engraved 'BARRELS MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, carved fences, striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, H.A.A. Thorn patent 'Detachable Solid Bar Lock' sidelocks, patent no. 6413 of 14th March 1911, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, the left sideplate with lock patent details around rear screw, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 5/8in. figured stock including 1 3/8in. wooden extension, fore-end with grip-catch release lever gold-inlaid '2', the iron engraved '2 PIECE EJECTOR', weight 6lb. 15oz., in a lightweight leather case with Lancaster trade label and 'Hammerless Ejector Guns with patent detachable side locks' instruction label

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Estimate £800-1,200

S2