Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2019 : Sale A0919 Lot 1418
CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE 1911 PATENT DETACHABLE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13408,

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CHARLES LANCASTER
A 12-BORE 1911 PATENT DETACHABLE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 13408,
28in. nitro proved damascus barrels (partially repaired dent in right barrel), the tubes engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 7 BURY STREET. ST JAMES'S. LONDON.', the rib gold-inlaid '2' and with some acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. in both, carved fences, striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, H.A.A. Thorn patent 'Detachable Solid Bar Lock' sidelocks, patent no. 6413 of 14th March 1911, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, the left sideplate with lock patent details around rear screw, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish,14 1/2in. stock, fore-end with grip-catch release lever gold-inlaid '2' and engraved ''2. PIECE EJECTOR.' on the iron, weight 6lb. 8oz.

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Estimate £800-1,200

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act