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CHARLES LANCASTER
A .450 HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 7400/6278
26-inch oval bore barrels, the matted rib with folding leaf sights and top extension, the rounded frame (numbered 7400), back locks, bolted hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining some hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb. 12oz., black powder proof, brassbound oak and leather case with Charles Lancaster label and charge card for rifle 4117
S58
The rifle appears to be a composite having the barrels of rifle 6278 and the action of rifle 7400. The locks are not signed and would appear to have been made to complete the rifle. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 12 December 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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