Charles Lancaster 12 Ga. Sidelock Shotgun with Case

Matching serial number of 7381 present on water table, barrel, forend iron, forend wood, and trigger guard, 28" browned fine damascus barrel, nitro proof to 1 1/8 oz, maker CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST LONDON PATENT EJECTORS, assisted opening action based on Frederick Beesley’s assisted-opening patent no. 425 of 1884, ejectors, bushed firing pins, double trigger, rose and scroll engraved action, CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON and CHARLES LANCASTER PATENT present on sides of action and lock plates, checkered walnut stock, checkered wood stock extension, oak and leather case with green felt interior and substantial brass corners.

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Overall length 44 3/4 in.

DOM: 1894
LOP: 14 3/8 in.
DAC: 1 3/8 in.
DAH: 1 7/8 in.
CAST: Very slight cast off
WT: 6.2 lbs.
RIGHT CHAMBER: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .735 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .007 in.
RIGHT MWT: .030 in.
LEFT CHAMBER: 2 1/2 in.
LEFT BORE: .735 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .018 in.
LEFT MWT: .026 in.

FFL Status: Antique

Charles Lancaster, originally a barrel maker for Joseph Manton, established his own business in Drury Lane in 1811, supplying barrels to prominent gunmakers like James Purdey. By 1826, he began producing complete guns under his name at New Bond Street. After his death in 1847, the business passed to his son, Charles William Lancaster, who became known for innovative designs like the 1850 patent for the "Oval Bore" rifling system. In 1855, Charles was joined by his brother Alfred, who left four years later to start his own successful gunmaking company near South Audley Street. Despite operating separately, the brothers collaborated on various patents, solidifying the Lancaster name as a hallmark of British gunmaking excellence.

Overall very good estate condition of metal work, wonderfully browned damascus barrels showing significant pattern, bores are clean and shining, barrels ring with church bell tone, rose and scroll engraving, silver inlay "1" in top lever and forend tip, well figured stock in good condition with scattered moderate field marks throughout, 1" checkered wood extension.

Case: leather in good condition, lock and leather straps intact and functional, green felt worn and dingy, maker label not present. Key is not present.