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CHARLES LANCASTER
A .295/.300 ROOK RIFLE, NO. 8139
26 1/2-inch barrel with matted top surface and folding leaf sights, Lancaster's patent smooth oval bore rifling, doll's head extension, automatic ejector, the rounded frame and side lever with scroll engraving, Tranter type double trigger, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 5lb. 10oz., black powder proof
S58
The rifle incorporates two unusual features, namely the oval bore rifling but also the trigger mechanism which is similar to Tranter double action revolvers and was used on some Lancaster four barrel guns. |
Sold for £2800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 25 August 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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