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British Sidelock Double Shotgun by Joseph Lang & Sons with Case

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British Sidelock Double Shotgun by Joseph Lang & Sons with Case
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serial #7137, 16 ga (2 3/4”), 30” damascus barrels choked cylinder and modified with bright very fine bores showing a bit of sparsely scattered light pitting. This attractive gun bears both its original London proof marks and later London nitro-proofs for 70mm shells at 900 bar. The barrels retain about 95% fine quality restored plum-brown finish showing some scattered minor handling marks and retaining fine swirling damascus patterns throughout. The rib retains strong maker markings with 22 Cockspur St. London address. The action and lockplates retain a similar amount of restored vibrant case-hardened colors drifting somewhat to smoky gray and the pins with good fire blue. The metal surfaces are embellished with fine quality English filigree scrollwork throughout and both lockplates are maker-marked. The upper tang shows “SAFE” inlaid in gold and the triggerguard, top lever and safety retain about 98% restored polished blue. The water table is stamped with “G&P” patent mark and use number “4454”. The checkered walnut buttstock and pull-off splinter forend remain in very good plus condition showing mostly worn finish with scattered light dings, handling marks and a small divot at the heel. Stock fit remains quite good, the checkering shows mild wear and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toe line. The shotgun is fitted with a 1” leather-covered pad providing a 14 5/8” length-of-pull with drops of 1 1/3” and 2”. The stock shows a hint of cast-off and the barrels are sighted with a single silver bead. The barrels lock-up via dual under-bites and dolls head extension and are solid on-face with top lever resting about center. The long thin top lever acts as the cocking arm after the shotgun is fired and the gun is equipped with double triggers, automatic safety, striker discs and dial cocking indicators. Weight is 6 lbs. 5 oz. and the action seems to function well mechanically. The gun includes an original British leatherbound luggage case with brass reinforced corners that rates very fine showing some mild discoloration and scuffs along the exterior and the buckle straps are more modern replacements. The interior red baize shows light wear and a few small partition repairs while the Lang lid label shows some small tears and flakes. It appears to be a slightly later vintage label and may be an old reproduction. This is an interesting and quality Lang double made circa 1886-1887 that surprisingly passed later London nitro-proofing and may be a good candidate for some light loads. (13C11523-70) {ANTIQUE} [Jim Thrash Collection] (2000/3000)