Details of Lot 221
CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 8117/8

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke boring, the frames, backlocks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, 14 3/4-inch figured stocks with chequered butt plate, 7lb., nitro proof, in their leather case

The guns are built on the non self-opening version of the Lancaster action.

Sold for £2000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply