*JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 13481. (ca. 1903) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel barrels with narrow concave game rib, are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son.” and “7, Bury Street St. James’s London, England.” on tops. Breech ends of bbls have decorative band, and rear portion of rib has scroll engraving and no. “1”. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs at “.729”, “2-3/4″” chambers and “3-1/4 tons”. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with SN. SN is also stamped on loop. Importers mark “Griffin & Howe N.Y. N.Y.” is on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences with nicely filed beads. Water table is stamped with proofs, SN, and “J. L. & S”. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage of finely executed shaded scroll with “Joseph Lang & Son.” on both lockplates. “1” is on top lever. Action also features automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, and an incised line tumbler end cocking indicators. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on short tang. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features gold oval on toe line engraved “R.C”, drop points and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release with “1” engraved on steel tip. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.004 recess. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Gun is cast on for left hand shooter. Triggers are turned. Makers leather case has stitched leather corners with initials “R. C.” embossed on lid. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, with Atkin Grant and Lang green leather label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, with assorted mops and brushes, pair of Atkin Grant and Lang marked snap caps, empty can of Youngs 303, and the key. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90% of their blue with areas above forend rubbed through, and silvering at muzzles and breeches. Action retains 60 – 70% case color, silvering on beads and fences. Lockplates retain 90 – 95% color. Blue on trigger guard is flaking on bow, and tang is silver. Stock retains nearly all of a rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. There are two very minor cracks starting behind lockplates. This gun appears to have been completely reburbished by Atkin Grant and Lang in the 1960’s or 1970’s, which can probably be confirmed by factory letter. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather shows numerous marks and scuffs. Handle and straps are good, but getting tired. Interior shows marks and soiling from contact with gun. Label is fine. Accessories are fine. A nice handling and well balanced gun. 4-40025 MGM5 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1404	$0.00	JOSEPH LANG SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 13481. (ca. 1903) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed steel barrels with narrow concave game rib, are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son.” and “7, Bury Street St. James’s London, England.” on tops. Breech ends of bbls have decorative band, and rear portion of rib has scroll engraving and no. “1”. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs at “.729”, “2-3/4″” chambers and “3-1/4 tons”. Bottoms of bbls are engraved with SN. SN is also stamped on loop. Importers mark “Griffin & Howe N.Y. N.Y.” is on bottom of left bbl. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences with nicely filed beads. Water table is stamped with proofs, SN, and “J. L. & S”. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 60% coverage of finely executed shaded scroll with “Joseph Lang & Son.” on both lockplates. “1” is on top lever. Action also features automatic safety with “Safe” inlaid in gold, and an incised line tumbler end cocking indicators. Trigger guard has matching scroll on bow, and SN on short tang. Nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features gold oval on toe line engraved “R.C”, drop points and 20 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release with “1” engraved on steel tip. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.004 recess. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. Gun is cast on for left hand shooter. Triggers are turned. Makers leather case has stitched leather corners with initials “R. C.” embossed on lid. Interior is lined with maroon cloth, with Atkin Grant and Lang green leather label. Accessories include 2-pc wooden cleaning rod, with assorted mops and brushes, pair of Atkin Grant and Lang marked snap caps, empty can of Youngs 303, and the key. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain 90% of their blue with areas above forend rubbed through, and silvering at muzzles and breeches. Action retains 60 – 70% case color, silvering on beads and fences. Lockplates retain 90 – 95% color. Blue on trigger guard is flaking on bow, and tang is silver. Stock retains nearly all of a rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. There are two very minor cracks starting behind lockplates. This gun appears to have been completely reburbished by Atkin Grant and Lang in the 1960’s or 1970’s, which can probably be confirmed by factory letter. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather shows numerous marks and scuffs. Handle and straps are good, but getting tired. Interior shows marks and soiling from contact with gun. Label is fine. Accessories are fine. A nice handling and well balanced gun. 4-40025 MGM5 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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