Lang & Hussey 12 Bore Sidelock “Imperial One Trigger Ejector” Shotgun.
Guns International #: 101460112 Seller's Inventory #: 001
Category: Lang, Joseph Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique

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Seller: Fine Guns Australia
Member Since: 6/12/20
First Name: Stewart
Last Name: Williams
State: State not Found
Zip: 3225
Country: Australia
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Total Number of Listings: 5
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
Built in 1898, an exceptional example of the Lang & Hussey "Imperial One Trigger Ejector" 12 bore, side lock shotgun.

Lock

- Side locks with gold inlaid cocking indicators signed " Lany & Hussey Ltd" with profuse folite and bouquet engraving
- Strong, well timed Southgate ejectors
- Base plate signed "Imperail One Trigger Ejector" with profuse folite and bouquet engraving
- Crisp single trigger
- Firm right hand top lever with gold inlaid "2", top tang safety with gold inlaid "Safe" with profuse folite and bouquet engraving

Stock

- Well figured walnut stock with straight had grip and drisp London flat top chequering
- 14 1/4" length of pull including ebonite spacer and Silver's rubber recoil pad
- Unsigned rose gold escutcheon
- Walnut spinter fore end with crisp London flat top chequering and Anson push rod catch

Barrels

- 28" blued steel side by side steel barrels with raised game rib signed " Lang & Hussey Ltd 102 New Bond Street London made from Sir Joseph Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel", gold inlaid "2"
- Choked IC & M
- Excellent, bright, clean bores with 2 1/2" chambers and Southgate ejectors
- London Proof House marks for 1896 -1904 show the barrels were proven for 1 1/8oz loads

Condition

This gun is offered in excellent, used condition.  The gun is tight on the face and functions flawlessly.  Complete with a vintage brass cornered leather motoring case [handle missing] and vintage accoutrements.

A rare and collectable "Best London Gun" from a renown London maker for sale at great price to US buyer's given the US v Australia exchange rate!

This gun is located in Australia.  Shipping available at buyer's expense.

Reasonable offers considered.


 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Lang & Hussey
Model: Imperial One Trigger
Serial Number: 13092
Caliber Info: 12 Bore
Bore: 12
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Southgate
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Side x Side
Barrel Type: Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Single
Gauge Info: 12
Stock: Walnut
Fore End: Splinter Walnut & Anson Rod
Butt Pad: Silver's Rubber
LOP: 14 1/4
Rib: Game
Finish: Blue
Sights: Brass Bead
Manufacture Date: 1898
Chokes: Yes
Choke Left: M
Choke Right: IC
Engraving: Bouquet & Foliate
Extras: Case Accoutrements
Case: Maker's Leather Case
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Nitro Proof 1 1/8oz
Proof:Black: London Proof House