Joseph Lang
& Son
$17,800.00
Description:
A pair of 12-bore 1878 patent push-forward underlever triggerplate-action lever-cocking snap-action sideplated hammerless guns with 29” nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, ribs finely engraved ‘JOSEPH LANG & SONS. 22 COCKSURE STREET, PALL MALL, LONDON.’ and ‘1’ and ‘2’. 2 1/2” chambers bore approx. 3/4 and full choke (No 1) and 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No 2). Lang patent triggerplate actions with removable striker discs, carved serpentine fences, Lang patent automatic safety levers. Gold-inlaid ‘SAFE’ details, push-forward underlevers, actions, sideplates and furniture profusely engraved with fine scroll and filiciform motifs, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening. 14 1/4’ figured stocks with engraved steel heel and toe plates, in their brass-cornered oak and leather case.
Details:
Maker — Joseph Lang & Son
Serial Number —6283 / 6284
Bore — 12
Type — Snap-action
Weight — 6 lbs. 9 oz.
Stock:
Grip — Straight Hand
LOP — 14 1/4"
Barrels:
Type —Damascus
Chambers — 2 1/2"
Length — 29"
Choke — (1) 3/4 and Full and (2) 1/4 and 1/2
Bores —
Wall Thickness —
Rib —