Completed in the 1880s, this rifle has chopperlump steel barrels featuring a beaded blade front sight, two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight, and German claw mounts holding a Kaps 4x36mm scope on the matted flat solid rib, "EDWARD LANG." and "89 WIGMORE St. LONDON." signed on the left and right respectively, period London proof marks on the flats, chambers with a single extractor, and a screwgrip third fastener. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened Anson & Deeley boxlock action which is marked with proof marks and patent information on the watertable and displays near full coverage scroll engraving surrounding "EDWARD LANG" signatures on either side before continuing onto the triggerguard, "PATENT" marked toplever, and both tangs. The rifle features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a manual safety switch mounted on the lower tang at the rear of the triggerguard. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved forend iron and underlever latch and a pistol grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, engraved steel grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling stud, blank silver inscription oval, and checkered and engraved steel buttplate. Includes a wood and leather takedown case with maker's label, 450 bullet mould serial numbered to the rifle, snap caps, oilers, funnel, and three turnscrews. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 7 oz. (without scope).

Very fine, retaining 90% original black finish on the barrels with some scratches and spotting, 25% original case colors with the balance a fine silver patina, loss of blue on the triggerguard/lower tang, and overall light handling evidence. The freshened wood is also very fine with a few minor marks mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with wear and a broken strap. Scope optics are clear and bright.