Charles Lancaster 20 Bore - SELF OPENER, SIDELOCK, SINGLE TRIGGER, 1 of PAIR

Charles Lancaster 20 Bore SxS Shotgun SELF OPENER, SIDELOCK, SINGLE TRIGGER, 1 of PAIR General Specs: Charles Lancaster, Year 1984, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 13oz, Side by Side 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. This pair of guns is described below and the details are shown in the table attached to this ad. THE GUNS ARE PRICED INDIVIDUALLY, AND CAN BE PURCHASED AS SUCH, WITH A DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR PURCHASE OF THE PAIR. *PAIR OF CHARLES LANCASTER DLX SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUNS WITH 25003 / 25004. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4? Chambers. 28" Chopper lump barrels are engraved “Chas. Lancaster. Birmingham.” on low narrow concave game ribs with nos. “1" and “2" inlaid in gold on each gun, respectively. Breech ends of bbls have 1" triangles of shaded scroll. Bottoms of bbls are fitted with Holland & Holland style assisted opening spring mechanism. Bbl flats show 1984 Birmingham nitro proofs for 2- 3/4" chambers. Holland style bar lock actions feature non-automatic safeties (SAFE is inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single triggers. Lockplates are fitted with H & H style hand detachable pin. Actions and lockplates are 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" and “2" inlaid in gold, respectively. Single beaded small bow trigger guards are scroll engraved, with SN on tangs. Well matched broadly streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14- 7/16" LOP, with one showing a Silvers pad. (IF YOU WANT THE GUNS TO MATCH WE CAN INSTALL PURDEY STYLE LEATHER PADS ON BOTH GUNS AND RETAIN THE SAME LOP OR SIMPLY ANOTHER SILVERS PAD). Stocks feature diamond hand drop points and gold shields on toe lines, engraved “JCC”. Nicely cut approx 28 LPI flattop standard point pattern checkering has double line border. Matching splinter forends have Anson releases (“1" and “2" are inlaid in gold on each tip, respectively). Large oak and leather double motor case has brass corners with handle mounted on top. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with large black leather gold embossed Lancaster label. These very well-made sidelock guns are assembled, finished, and proofed in Birmingham England and represent an incredible value when compared to their London made counterparts. Case is excellent Antiqued leather has a few minor marks and scrapes. Straps show some fraying, but are strong. Interior cloth is excellent. Barrels Barrel Length: 28"****** Chokes: .014/.038****** Bores: mirror****** Bore Diameter: .62+M92 both****** Wall Thickness: .031/.028****** % Blue: 99%****** Chambers: 2 3/4" factory****** Ribs: tight; smooth game rib****** Sights: single****** Action Action: tight centered****** Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed****** Case Color: 92% factory****** Screws: perfect****** Engraving: bank note 95%****** Trigger Type: single non selective trigger, crisp****** Trigger Guard Color: 99% rolled edge****** Stock Type: english stock/splinter forend, diamond profiled wrist ****** LOP: 14 3/8"****** LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"****** DAH: 2"****** DAC: 1 7/16"****** Cast: 3/16" off****** Checkering Condition: 28 lines per inch, wrap around; tripple border****** Butt Treatment: silvers pad****** There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details.