Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 3rd June 2025

Lot 214

Charles Lancaster: a scarce .568 Lancaster patent oval bore percussion rifle for the Australian

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £756

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Description

Charles Lancaster: a scarce .568 Lancaster patent oval bore percussion rifle for the Australian Victoria State Force, two-band short rifle configuration, barrel 31 in., tangent back sight with vertical silver aiming line, breech stamped 'LANCASTER'S PATENT', London proof and bore denominator '25', line engraved lock plate marked 'CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON', walnut full stock with steel furniture, butt plate tang marked 'VF' over a broad arrow and '288', butt stamped twice with 'W' over 'GM' within a diamond, jag head ram rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(122cm OAL)

The George Geear collection