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Joseph Lang SxS 12 GA SN: 3275

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Joseph Lang SxS 12 GA SN: 3275
Vintage side by side double barrel side lock under lever hammer shotgun. The Cockspur Lane barrel address dates this to before 1890. Features 30" Damascus barrels, engraved action, aluminum bead front sight, checkered walnut forend held by wedge, checkered straight wristed shoulder stock with checkered butt, no buttplate, double triggers, extractor. Chambers measure 2-3/4" with a chamber length tool. Choked CYL (left), IC (right). Bores are very good overall, with barely visible slight partial ring or circular dent in left bore. Barrels show vivid swirl pattern, overall brownish tone, mostly smooth textured with some scattered patina, some dings and small dents. Fine detailed floral scrolls cover 75% of surfaces on action, including trigger guard, with traces of original case color in protected areas, now mostly a silver color with dark contrasts from the engraving. Stocks are very good, oil finished, a bit "dry" looking towards butt, some smoothing to checkering, fancy figure visible in butt. Sideplates maker marked. Barrels marked "JL". Top rib shows maker and London address. London proofed. "3275" on barrels, in forend wood, trigger guard. "1504" on hanger. Approx stock measurements: 14-1/4" LOP, 1-3/4" Drop at comp, 2-5/8" Drop at Heel. Included is a wood luggage style case with brass reinforced corners, foam lined, no key for lock. Condition is NRA Fine. *** Antique Firearm ***