{"product_id":"used-charles-lancaster-12b-sbs","title":"Used Charles Lancaster 12b SBS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCharles Lancaster was a prestigious British gunmaking firm established in 1811, initially renowned as a premier barrel maker for the famous \u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numberonelondon.net\/2021\/08\/gunsmiths-of-regency-london-charles-lancaster-and-james-purdy\/\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoseph Manton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The company evolved into a complete gunmaker by 1826 and became a global leader in firearm innovation, particularly known for its \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003ca data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_William_Lancaster\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"oval-bore\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rifling system and multi-barrelled pistols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancaster is famous for several patented designs that were highly innovative for their time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Twelve-Twenty\" Shotgun: Introduced in 1925, this 12-bore gun is built on a lighter 20-bore action, significantly reducing weight while maintaining firepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Wrist-breaker\": A nickname for specific back-action sidelock and boxlock models, so-called due to the steep angle of the action when opened. While highly regarded for quality, some modern reviewers find the high profile and ergonomics of these actions somewhat awkward to shoot compared to contemporary designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Slide-and-Tilt Action: A 19th-century design often seen on double rifles and early shotguns, praised by experts at \u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguns.co.uk\/magazine\/slide-and-tilt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Guns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its first-class construction and \"modern\" aesthetic relative to its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"TyRKAc_1b,TyRKAc_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=TyRKAc_1a\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNotable Clients: The brand served elite clientele, including Annie Oakley, King Edward VII, and various international royalty such as the Russian Czar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12Bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good some cosmetic marks in line with age\/use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes With: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Lancaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53972620902785,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/4269\/6274\/files\/IMG_3302.jpg?v=1769527781","url":"https:\/\/clunyguns.co.uk\/products\/used-charles-lancaster-12b-sbs","provider":"Cluny Country Guns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}