Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1885
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Details
A FINE SPENCER ROPER PATENT MODEL 1886 12-BORE REPEATING SHOTGUN BY C. LANCASTER, NO. 5635/1477
The top of the frame engraved 'GENERAL I. T. LANE C.B. R.A.', border engraving with full blued finish, highly-figured stock, chequered walnut activating-handle, the circular barrel with tube magazine
Weight 7lb. 11oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 30in. barrel, approx. ¾ choke, 2½in. chamber, nitro reproof
The top of the frame engraved 'GENERAL I. T. LANE C.B. R.A.', border engraving with full blued finish, highly-figured stock, chequered walnut activating-handle, the circular barrel with tube magazine
Weight 7lb. 11oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 30in. barrel, approx. ¾ choke, 2½in. chamber, nitro reproof
Special notice
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.