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Seller's Inventory #: 7CA-2025

Category - Lancaster, Charles Shotguns - Shotguns - English

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Lancaster, Charles Shotguns
Shotguns - English

Charles Lancaster Single Barrel Side Lock 30" Barrel

Description:
Northern Wings and Clays is pleased to announce the acquisition of the personal gun collection of famed shooter and former owner of Atkin, Grant and Lang London, Mr. Cyrill Adams. Mr. Adams the author of Live Pigeon Trap Shooting  and Lock, Stock and Barrel was extraordinarily influential in shaping the continuing legacy of English Shot Guns worldwide. Mr. Adams’ unwavering  attention to detail was well known and highly respected. All of the guns in his collection represent his commitment to detail and excellence. Northern Wings and Clays thanks the family of Mr. Adams for accepting our offer to purchase and represent this collection. For more information about Mr. Adams please visit Cyril S. Adams1938-2020 | Shooting Sportsman Magazine




Charles Lancaster 20-Gauge Single-Shot Breechloader (Circa 1890)


This exquisite 20-gauge single-shot shotgun, crafted by the esteemed Charles Lancaster around 1890, embodies the pinnacle of Victorian-era British gunmaking. Lancaster, originally a master barrel maker for the renowned Joseph Manton, established his own legacy by producing firearms that combined technical innovation with artistic excellence .


Key Features:
 

• Barrel: 30-inch Damascus steel barrel, showcasing a rich, patterned finish characteristic of the period’s finest craftsmanship.
• Chamber: 2¾-inch chamber, accommodating modern ammunition while retaining historical authenticity.
• Choke: Fixed full choke, ideal for precise, long-range shooting.
• Action: Single-plated sidelock action, adorned with fine English scroll engraving, reflecting the elegance of late 19th-century design.
• Stock: Expertly restored with a professionally fitted extension by Atkin Grant & Lang, ensuring a comfortable length of pull and preserving the gun’s aesthetic integrity.

Historical Significance:


Charles Lancaster’s firearms were esteemed for their quality and innovation. His contributions to gunmaking, including advancements in barrel design and the development of the centerfire cartridge, positioned his company among the elite British gunmakers of the era . This particular shotgun, with its Damascus barrel and refined engravings, exemplifies the artistry and technical prowess that defined Lancaster’s work.


Collector’s Insight:


This shotgun is not merely a functional firearm but a tangible piece of history. Its provenance, craftsmanship, and condition make it a valuable addition to any collection, appealing to enthusiasts of fine British shotguns and historians alike. 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: Charles Lancaster
Model: Single Shot SLE
Serial Number: 6583
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4”
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Single plated side lock
Triggers: Single
Stock: English straight stock with leather covered pad
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 3/16
Stock Cast: 1/8" Off
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Leather covered pad
LOP: 14 7/8
Finish: Antique coin finish
Weight: 5.4 oz
Sights: Brass Bead
Manufacture Date: 1890
Chokes: Fixed full
Case: Original Leather Case
Item Location: Michigan

Price: $4,999.00
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