Lang & Hussey Underlever Sidelock Non-Ejector

Price: SOLD
Manufacturer: Lang & Hussey
Model: Sidelock Non-Ejector
Manufacture Date: 1898
Barrel Length: 30"
Chamber Length: 2 1/2"
Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2 1/8" x 14 1/4"
Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz
FFL Required: No

A rare Lang & Hussey 12 gauge under-lever sidelock non-ejector, built in 1898.  The receiver features beautiful border and acanthus scroll engraving, arcaded fences, side-clips, and gold-inlaid cocking indicators.  The number “4” is inlaid in gold on rib and tang.  The gun locks up tight, and has a doll’s head extension.  The 30″ barrels have 2 1/2″ chambers and shiny bores, choked .040/.040.  The rib is engraved: LANG & HUSSEY Ld. 102 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S FLUID PRESSED STEEL

The stock is very pretty French walnut, and has various dings and indentations, but is solid with no cracks.  It measures 1 1/2″ x 2 1/8″ x 14 1/4″ over a vintage solid red pad.  There is slight cast off.  The gun weighs 7 lbs 3 oz.

This is a very attractive, very high quality classic bird gun from an excellent maker.