Details of Lot 232
CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE ASSISTED OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 08002

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame and gold numbered top lever with border and foliate scroll engraving, 15-inch well figured stock with semi pistol grip and including 1 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1897 as a "Spanish Pigeon gun".

Sold for £750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply