A Percussion Back-Action Belt Pistol by Lang of London
A Percussion Back-Action Belt Pistol by Lang of London. With sighted octagonal barrel, stamped with London proofs and fitted beneath with a captive ramrod, foliate engraved breech, profusely engraved tang, with border engraved back-action lock, decorated with scrolling foliage and fitted with a sliding safety catch, half-stocked in walnut cut with chequering at the grip, square escutcheon engraved with the original owners crest, ovoid butt cap with trap, steel side-plate fitted with belt hook.
LANG
Joseph Gunmaker (opened as Gun & Pistol Repository from Wilson’s Warehouse, Vigo Lane) 7 Haymarket, 1925-52 (Shooting Gallery adjoining from 1827) 22 Cockspur St., Charing Cross, 1853-74. Became Joseph Lang & Sons, eventually amalgamating with Stephen Grant, Exhibited 4 and 6 barrel revolvers, Great Exhibition, 1851. Popularised the pin-fire breechloader. Died 1869.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: .577 Calibre
Barrel Length: 4.75 Inches (12 cm)
Overall Length: 10 Inches (25.5 cm)
£695.00
1 in stock
