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FINE LONDON CHARLES LANCASTER SWIVEL BREECH PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
FINE LONDON CHARLES LANCASTER SWIVEL BREECH PISTOL
NSN. BARRELS 8". CALIBER .45. High quality and finish over under swivel breech pistol stamped Charles Lancaster London on octagon barrel. Typical English high polish blue finish with fine checkered walnut one piece grips, center hammer, percussion, single trigger, brass rod.. Also has the blued sash hook attached to left side of barrels. "The Lancaster Pistol was a multi-barrel (2 or 4 barrels) handgun produced in England in the mid-late 19th century. Sometimes classified as a Howdah pistol, the Lancaster pistol enjoyed popularity with British officers in India and Africa during the British Raj owing to its faster rate of fire and increased reliability over contemporary revolvers. It was highly prized by hunters and explorers for close range defense against big game such as tigers or cape buffalo. " WIKI. CONDITION. Very fine about 85% high polish blue remains, toning on guard, excellent grips, Smooth bores are excellent. Really stunning pistol. ANTIQUE