The maker’s records note that this shotgun was completed in circa 1829/30 apparently for a Mr. Jervoice (name not clear in the records). It is noted as being of 16 bore with 2ft. 6in. (30 inch) barrels and regulated with 2 1/2 drams of powder and 1 3/8 oz. of shot. The barrels now measure 28 7/8 inches including the breech plugs. The rib has a bead front sight and is signed "- -> -> CHARLES LANCASTER No 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON <- <- -." The breech plugs have platinum bands and plugs. The locks are signed "C. LANCASTER,/LONDON." The locks and furniture are engraved with a mix of scrolls, border designs, bird and dog scenes, and shell patterns, and the trigger plate finial is a pineapple design. The lower tang and the bottom of the barrel and breech plugs have the matching serial number, and the barrels also have London proofs flanking "CL" maker's marks. The wedge escutcheons and wrist escutcheon are silver. The stock has a smooth forend and a checkered wrist. Measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 ¼ inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection