Details of Lot 282
CHARLES LANCASTER
A RARE 14-BORE BASE FIRE SLIDE-AND-DROP HAMMER GUN, NO. 3343

31-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, noseless hammers and rotary underlever with foliate scroll engraving, retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved butt plate, 7lb. 9oz.. black powder proof
S58

The Lancaster base fire was introduced by Charles Lancaster in circa 1857 and is considered to be the first successful centre fire gun on the British market.
£1000-1500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
29 April 2026
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply