*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHARLES LANCASTER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHARLES LANCASTER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 13922. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 32″ Barrels. It has been estimated that Lancaster has produced a total 32 O/U guns, most being boxlocks. This is possibly the only Lancaster sidelock O/U with two sets of bbls made. Both bbl sets are engraved “Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St. Haymarket, London.” and “Hammerless Ejector Patent” on side ribs. Tops of bbls have ovoid dolls head extensions with scroll engraving at breech ends and ramped front beads. Left ejector bolsters are engraved “2-1/2 Inch Cases”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot, SN, “CL”, Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos, and are engraved “Whitworth Steel”. Nicely filed action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Back action locks have dipped plates. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium shaded scroll. “C Lancaster London” is in scrolled ribands on each side of action, and “Charles Lancaster” along the tops of each lockplate. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt, with flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “D. R. H.” Unusually shaped one piece ejector forend has horn tip and Deeley release. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 32″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.012, bottom -.031. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Original makers leather case with brass corners has newer piece of leather set in top embossed with initials “D. R. H.” Interior is lined with green cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. There is provision in the bottom for both sets of bbls. Accessories include 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of cocobolo-handled turnscrews, round oil bottle, pair of Charles Lancaster marked snap caps, pull-through cleaning equipment in leather case, small leather wallet containing spare main springs, ejector springs, and a top lever spring, as well as the orig key. PROVENANCE: Letter from A & F to Dan R. Hanna, editor of the Cleveland News, answering questions about this particular gun. Letter from G & H historian with history of this gun in A & F records, where it was sold as a used gun in 1938 with asking price of $400,00. At the same time a newer Woodward OU in a bit better condition was priced at $900.00. Factory letter with orig specifications. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles, and thinning over all. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, the balance turning silver-gray. Color on lockplates is considerably stronger. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, mostly on toe line. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor pings visible. Action is tight. Bbls are on face with 28″ bbls. 32″ Bbls are very slightly off face and loose with forend removed, feel tight with forend installed. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case leather is fair, dark with grain considerably lifted. Stitching of edges is worn through. Straps and their holders are fair, one strap is missing, as is handle. Strap holder is detached. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and marks from contact with guns and bbls. Label is fine with some creases. Accessories are fine. A surprisingly light and well balanced combo. 4-38728 MGM138 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1358	$0.00	EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHARLES LANCASTER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 13922. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ and 32″ Barrels. It has been estimated that Lancaster has produced a total 32 O/U guns, most being boxlocks. This is possibly the only Lancaster sidelock O/U with two sets of bbls made. Both bbl sets are engraved “Charles Lancaster 11 Panton St. Haymarket, London.” and “Hammerless Ejector Patent” on side ribs. Tops of bbls have ovoid dolls head extensions with scroll engraving at breech ends and ramped front beads. Left ejector bolsters are engraved “2-1/2 Inch Cases”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/8 oz shot, SN, “CL”, Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos, and are engraved “Whitworth Steel”. Nicely filed action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Back action locks have dipped plates. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut medium shaded scroll. “C Lancaster London” is in scrolled ribands on each side of action, and “Charles Lancaster” along the tops of each lockplate. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over ribbed wood butt, with flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and silver oval on toe line engraved with initials “D. R. H.” Unusually shaped one piece ejector forend has horn tip and Deeley release. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. 32″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.012, bottom -.031. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Original makers leather case with brass corners has newer piece of leather set in top embossed with initials “D. R. H.” Interior is lined with green cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label. There is provision in the bottom for both sets of bbls. Accessories include 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, pair of cocobolo-handled turnscrews, round oil bottle, pair of Charles Lancaster marked snap caps, pull-through cleaning equipment in leather case, small leather wallet containing spare main springs, ejector springs, and a top lever spring, as well as the orig key. PROVENANCE: Letter from A & F to Dan R. Hanna, editor of the Cleveland News, answering questions about this particular gun. Letter from G & H historian with history of this gun in A & F records, where it was sold as a used gun in 1938 with asking price of $400,00. At the same time a newer Woodward OU in a bit better condition was priced at $900.00. Factory letter with orig specifications. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles, and thinning over all. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, the balance turning silver-gray. Color on lockplates is considerably stronger. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with a number of marks, mostly on toe line. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, with a few very minor pings visible. Action is tight. Bbls are on face with 28″ bbls. 32″ Bbls are very slightly off face and loose with forend removed, feel tight with forend installed. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Case leather is fair, dark with grain considerably lifted. Stitching of edges is worn through. Straps and their holders are fair, one strap is missing, as is handle. Strap holder is detached. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and marks from contact with guns and bbls. Label is fine with some creases. Accessories are fine. A surprisingly light and well balanced combo. 4-38728 MGM138 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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