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Category - Lancaster, Charles Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Lancaster, Charles Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Charles Lancaster 20 Ga-ASSISTED OPENER, SINGLE TRIGGER, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Charles Lancaster, 1984, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 12oz., Chokes SK/IC, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  25003

Charles Lancaster has been one of the elite names in the British shotgun business for well over 100 years.  Absorbed by Grant and Lang in the 1930’s, the guns Lancaster designed remained in production and his patents and styles continued to be utilized by the “BEST GUN” trade.  SN 25003 was made in 1984, a 20 Ga. with heavy 3 ¼ ton proofs, 2-3/4″ Chambers, 28″ Chopper lump barrels engraved “Chas. Lancaster. Birmingham.” on low narrow concave game ribs with the number “1” inlaid in gold on the rib (was #1 of a pair).  The breech ends of the barrels have 1" triangles of shaded scroll. Bottoms of the barrels are fitted with Holland & Holland style assisted opening spring mechanism.  Barrel flats show 1984 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers.  Holland style bar lock action features automatic safety (SAFE is inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single trigger.  Lockplates are fitted with H & H style hand detachable pin. Action is engraved with well executed large flowing open scroll. “Chas. Lancaster” is in arched rib band on each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are engraved “De Luxe Assisted Opener”. Blued top levers have “1' inlaid in gold. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is scroll engraved, with SN on tang.  Broadly streaked and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/4" LOP, with a VFI quality Purdey style leather covered pad, diamond shaped hand, drop points, and gold shield on toe line with initial “JCC”.  We can eliminate the initials of you wish.  Nicely cut 28 LPI flattop standard point pattern checkering has double line border.   This beautiful Birmingham SLE assisted opener represents an incredible value when compared to the London-made counterparts. In today’s world British assisted opening sidelock ejector guns from known makers start in the $60000 range and go up from there.  This well cared for English gun can be had for a fraction of that price.  Weighing just 5 3/4lbs. and balanced perfectly 1/8” forward of the hinge pin, this gun demonstrates why British double guns are so sought after by the most knowledgeable gunners.  SEE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW.  LOP IS FROM REAR TRIGGER POSITION.  STOCK LOP WOULD BE 15” TO A FRONT TRIGGER.  Our gunsmiths can make alterations to your needs without a wait in line.  Just ask. What a great gun and a great price, sure to please the next owner as it appreciates in value.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" chopper lump barrels
Chokes:   .003/.008 SK/IC
Bores:   Mirror
Bore Diameter:   .622/.622
Wall Thickness:   .030/.027
% Blue:   99% factory
Chambers:   2 3/4" British heavy proofed
Ribs:   smooth game rib, tight
Sights:  Front brass

Action
Action:  assisted-opening Hand Detachable Sidelock; tight
Ejectors:   time
Receiver Condition:   95% case color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   full coverage bank note scroll, hand cut
Trigger Type:   non selective single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% rolled righthand edge

Stock
Type:   English/splinter, diamond, English walnut with dark streaks
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 7/16″
DAH:   2"
DAC:   1 1/2"
Cast:   H 1/8" off, T 1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   28lpi, wrapped top/bottom; 3 line border; excellent
Butt Treatment:   Purdey style leather pad VFI

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $245.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Price: $14,950.00

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge