Details of Lot 90
CHARLES LANCASTER
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING SINGLE TRIGGER BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7714/5

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, backlocks and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving, selective single triggers, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks including semi pistol grips and 1-inch ebonised extensions, 6lb. 14oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1896.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply