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Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle (Read 873 times)

SBertram Junior Member Offline Posts: 85 Joined: Mar 24^th, 2016	Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 6:10am	Print Post
	18 bore, two groove rifle that needs a small amount of restoration. This should be a fun one. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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degoins Junior Member Offline Posts: 56 Location: Pamplico Joined: May 22^nd, 2007	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #1 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 8:09am	Print Post
	Love it!!!


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Crown-C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 448 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #2 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 8:14am	Print Post
	Neat looking old Lancaster! That is an unusual shaped bore shown in the muzzle photo. Is that shape just in the crown or does it carry down the bore? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bullet and mold shaped like that either!

	Richard Crown-C Ranch in the Flinthills NRA Life Member ASSRA Member # 10366 Member & Founders Society, Cody Firearms Museum Veteran
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SBertram Junior Member Offline Posts: 85 Joined: Mar 24^th, 2016	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #3 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 8:30am	Print Post
	The bullets have two small wings which fit into the two grooves shown at the muzzle. The grooves twist over the length of the barrel giving spin to the bullet.


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Crown-C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 448 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #4 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 8:35am	Print Post
	Thanks for the info Steve. The first time I’ve seen bubble rifling! — is there a name for it? A most excellent rifle!

	Richard Crown-C Ranch in the Flinthills NRA Life Member ASSRA Member # 10366 Member & Founders Society, Cody Firearms Museum Veteran
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SBertram Junior Member Offline Posts: 85 Joined: Mar 24^th, 2016	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #5 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 8:42am	Print Post
	They are just called two groove rifle as far as I know. I have another two groove rifle by William Moore and it shoots belted round balls very well.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11338 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #6 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 9:46am	Print Post
	Neat! Is it loaded with a patch?

	A blind squirrel runs into a tree every once in a while.
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SBertram Junior Member Offline Posts: 85 Joined: Mar 24^th, 2016	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #7 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 9:57am	Print Post
	yes it is indeed loaded with a patch. This from the books: 1849 2ft 8in barrels 'thin patch' sold to J. Drummond.


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bobw Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1317 Location: NW, Iowa Joined: Mar 19^th, 2013	Re: Charles Lancaster percussion sporting rifle Reply #8 - Apr 22^nd, 2022 at 11:26am	Print Post
	Steve, Just saw the pictures you added to the Double gun facebook page. Beautiful gun, congrats on the find! Bob

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