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Attractive British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by Joseph Lang

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Attractive British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by Joseph Lang
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serial #15443, 12 ga (2 1/2''), 28'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores showing a little stubborn fouling. This fine British double has been nicely restored, the barrels retaining about 97-98% quality re-blacking with some areas taking on a slightly mottled deep gray appearance under bright light. The undersides show London nitro-proofs while the original barrel markings have softened slightly but remain legible ''JOSEPH LANG & SON / 7. BURY STREET. St JAMES SQ. LONDON. ENGLAND.'' The action and lockplates retain a similar amount of attractive vibrant case-hardened colors with some subtle smoky patina along the high edges and the pins with fine brilliant fire blue. The action is embellished in full coverage with lovely English rose and filigree scrollwork that remains quite crisp, both lockplates also neatly maker-marked. The inside water table shows Connecticut Shotgun importer marking and the locks are hand-detachable with gold line cocking indicator discs while the upper tang shows ''SAFE'' inlaid in gold along with gold ''1'' on top lever and barrel. The checkered walnut buttstock and splinter forend remain in very good condition as nicely cleaned and refinished showing an expertly repaired break at the wrist only noticeable upon close inspection, the stocks otherwise with nice checkering and exhibiting fine grain figure throughout. There is a monogram plate along the toe line neatly engraved with the initials ''JAC'' and length-of-pull to the leather-covered 1'' pad is 14 1/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 1/2''. The stock shows considerable cast-off and the gun features a single mechanical trigger, brass bead front sight and automatic safety. The barrels lock-up solid on-face via dual under-bites with the top lever a bit left-of-center. Weight is 6 lbs. 9 1/2 oz. and the action seems to function well mechanically with robust in-time ejectors. A fine quality British sidelock by Lang. (13D11778-27) {C&R} (5000/7000)