ANTIQUE J.J LANGLEY LUTON 12GA BEST LIVE PIGEON HAMMERGUN 30” M/F BARRELS 3” NITRO PROOF FINE CONDITION LONDON BUILT COMPETITION GUN COMPLETED IN 1891


Description:
J.J. Langley 12GA best special live pigeon trap hammergun
30" non ejector fine Damascus barrels 12x6mm matted pigeon rib with single front bead
3" nitro proof (non magnum) London reproof in 2005
Chokes: .020/.036 M/F
Bore measurements: .732/.736 reproofed at .732/.736 unaltered from reproof
Minimum wall thickness R:0.036 L:0.032
Bores are bright & clean
Lockup is tight
Hammers are rebounding and fall out of line of sight when cocked


Figured "Langleys patent shoulder grip" pistolgrip stock (earliest version of Monte Carlo stock, with brass plaque stating the patent number and the 5th one made) with splinter forend
LOP 14 1/4" over horn buttplate (will go to 14 3/4" with 1" pad)
DAC 1 3/8
DAH 1 1/2
DAMC 3 1/16
Cast off 1/8" at face, 3/8" at heel
7lbs 7oz
Balance point 1 1/2" in front of hinge pin
Built in 1891


Fine original condition London built live pigeon hammergun with one of the earliest Monte Carlo style stocks. Full coverage scroll engraved jones underlever action with sideclips retaining much of the original case color (almost all in protected areas). Damascus barrels have stunning pattern with very nice browning and excellent wall thickness. Wood to metal fit is excellent, one small repaired crack on bottom of right lock plate (pictured) with no movement whatsoever.


JJ Langley was a noted live pigeon shooter in his day and was well known for his top quality competition SxS guns. This gun is a great example of his top quality work with original London proof marks and his patent stock for live pigeon shooting. Very similar in feel to a modern competition gun and very easy to shoot well.


This is a Antique and can be shipped directly, offers considered.

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $3,650.00