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Charles Lancaster
#286324 07/23/12 10:10 AM
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Gentlemen: I have purchased a Chas. Lancaster 20-bore. Barrel is marked A & W Special? Does this marking ring a bell with anyone? Thanks for your help and Kind regards,
Dave
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dave michno #286325 07/23/12 10:12 AM
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A&W is Anson & Webley.

It is shorthand for an Anson & Deeley action with a Webley & Brain screw grip.

These were made by Webley & Scott for Lancaster.

www.vintageguns.co.uk
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Small Bore #286327 07/23/12 10:29 AM
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Thanks Dig, it is greatly appreciated!! Best,
Dave
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dave michno #286350 07/23/12 01:31 PM
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More likely Armstrong Whitworth steel .
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dave michno #286358 07/23/12 03:16 PM
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hello dave,
the a and w special is a range of boxlock guns made by webley and scott.they can be seen in webley catalogues circa 1900.....1930. as dig said earlier it is anson and webley and the range included special,ist special, 51 and 52 amongst others,all the same screw grip action but varying spec.
the actions were also sold in the trade to lancaster,army and navy,william evans etc to use on their guns.
i have always liked guns with this action as i find them pleasing to the eye (webley horseshoe lever,webley fences and of course the "screw")and they are always very reliable.simplistic and pretty.

cheers
mrwmartin

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Mr W martin #286435 07/24/12 08:39 AM
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Mr. W. - thanks very much for your input. I agree with you that this box-lock has wonderful lines and a very stout action to boot. All the best!
Dave

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