A Crisp Percussion Turn Over Pistol by Lang
A Crisp Percussion Turn Over Pistol by Lang of London. With round turn-off barrels, cut at the muzzle for a key, with single border line engraving at the muzzle and double line at the breech, border engraved box-lock action, stamped at the breech with numbers, ‘6’ and ‘7’ and with London proofs, the lock profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and signed, ‘LANG 7 HAYMARKET LONDON’, profusely engraved dolphin hammer and sliding safety catch, chequered walnut butt with vacant silver escutcheon and engraved butt plate with butt trap.
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: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.80 cm)
Overall Length: 6 Inches (15.25 cm)
