Guns International #: 101009083
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Guns International #: 101009083
Category - Lancaster, Charles Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State:
Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 175
Total Listings: 5136
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price.
Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Charles Lancaster 12 Bore – BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, ASSISTED OPENER, ANTIQUE, NICE!
Description: Charles Lancaster 12 Bore SxS Shotgun BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, ASSISTED OPENER, ANTIQUE, NICE! General Specs: Charles Lancaster, Year 1897, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 9oz, SxS Serial Number: 7834 Charles Lancaster, Gunmaker, was established in 1826 and made a mark in the gun industry through 1932 when it was absorbed by Grant and Lang. Firmly established as a LONDON BEST GUNMAKER, serving King Edward VII, King George V, and The Prince of Whales, and winning 72 First Class prizes and awards, Charles Lancaster guns are still considered amongst the top 10 gunmakers in the London trade. Here we have a fine sidelock assisted opening action in 12 bore with beautiful, healthy Damascus barrels with the 151 New Bond St., London address. Built in 1897, sn7834 is an antique BEST GUN in remarkable condition, with strong ejectors, mirror bores, 99% Damascus pattern, barrels in proof with 2 1/2” chambers, 30” with IC/M chokes, gorgeous English walnut stocks with good dimensions, and that stunning ornate English scroll with shaded backgrounds and perfect execution not found on modern guns. This fine gun weighs just 6lbs. 9oz. and balances just perfectly ¼” in front of the hinge pin, making it quick to shoulder and a smooth swinging gun for fowl or clays. The English double guns have always been the bench mark by which all other fine guns are judged, and now you can own some of the finest vintage guns on the planet for a very affordable price. This is one of them. Thanks for looking! Barrels Barrel Length: 30" Chokes: .007/.022 IC/M Bores: perfect mirror Bore Diameter: .732/.731 Wall Thickness: .024/.022 % Blue: 99% damascus pattern Chambers: 2 1/2" in proof Ribs: tight Sights: single Action Action: tight Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed Case Color: traces Screws: excellent Engraving: BEST scroll with shading; superb early English Trigger Type: double, crisp Trigger Guard Color: 99% Stock Type: english stock/splinter forend; nice turkish walnut LOP: 14 7/8" LOP To End Of Wood: same DAH: 2 1/4" DAC: 1 11/16" Cast: 0 Checkering Condition: excellent Butt Treatment: checkered butt There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking! We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally! Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me at jayvfiguns or salesvfiguns. You can also call us at #616-292-6240. Please visit our at vfiguns Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101009083
Guns International #: 101009083