Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 403
Charles Lancaster: a .300 oval bore break-open hammer rook rifle, serial number 11441, barrel 26 in.
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £882
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Description
Charles Lancaster: a .300 oval bore break-open hammer rook rifle, serial number 11441, barrel 26 in. with matted top flat, top inscribed 'CHARLES LANCASTER' and with 'NON FOULING SMOOTH OVAL BORE RIFLING' to the right, back sight with one standing and two folding leaves, breech marked '.300 CF', London black powder proof, underlever box-lock with rebounding hammer and ejector, chequered semi-pistol grip with horn fore-end cap. Section 58(2) - no license required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(106.5cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection