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Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol
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Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol

Manufactured circa 1845. The locks, hammers, barrel tang and trigger guard are engraved with floral vine designs and each lock is marked "C. LANCASTER". There is a single bead sight on the smooth concave rib which is marked "C. LANCASTER LONDON". Sliding hammer safeties on the locks, button head swivel iron ramrod and mounted with a wedge secured walnut stock with a horn forend, checkered grip and silver thumb rectangle. Charles Lancaster was well known for making the very finest quality double rifles and pistols.

Manufacture: Lancaster Charles
Model: Howdah
BBL: 8 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 65
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Very good. The barrels have a gray patina with much of the dark Damascus pattern remaining. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The stock is also very good with scattered minor dent, scuffs and scratches, and distinct checkering. The markings and engraving are clear. The action is fine.