Details of Lot 91
CHARLES LANCASTER
A PAIR OF 12-BORE NEEDHAM'S PATENT BACKLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 5900/5901

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, doll's head extensions, the frames, locks and top levers with fine scroll engraving, 15-inch figured stocks, No.1 gun a replacement, No. 2 gun including 1/2-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz. and 6lb. 15oz. respectively, nitro proof (No.2 gun black powder proof), No.1 gun bores marked, No.1 barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum

Sold for £1600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
22 August 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply