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CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF "TWELVE-TWENTY" MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 17172/3
25-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, fluted fences, the action bases signed in gold, the trigger guards inlaid "The Twelve-Twenty" in gold, 15-inch highly figured stocks including recoil pads (No.1 stock probably an old replacement, No.2 stock including 1/2-inch extension), 5lb. 13oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case with green velvet lining
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1933. The guns appear little used and have remained in store for a number of years. |
Sold for £7500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 26 August 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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