when being on the website found moore howda sold before
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never see a two barrel, only the four barrel lancaster pistol

must be a .577 tranter caliber

"serial #8117, 577 CF, 6 1/4” barrels with bright very fine oval bores showing a few light pits in the upper bore. This is a very handsome example of these interesting and imposing pistols, the barrels retaining about 60% plus original blue appearing much stronger in ambient light that is fading and toning to a very nice deep plum-brown patina under bright light along with a few light handling marks and minor oxidation speckles. The extractor housing on the left side retains about 85% original bright blue while the action is a relatively even mix of original bright blue and deep plum-brown patina, the rich blue very strong along the sides and protected areas, flaking along the top and backstrap. The spur triggerguard has mostly flaked to a pleasant deep plum-brown and the remaining small parts retain a healthy amount of pale fire blue. The solid barrel rib retains strong Lancaster maker markings and London address, the breech face also Lancaster patent-marked and the arm showing London proofs and neatly engraved “577. C.F.” designation along the left side barrels. These pistols could be ordered with a variety of features, this example equipped with standard double action trigger with finely checkered face, the aforementioned triggerguard spur, grooved backstrap and lanyard ring. The checkered walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light dings and handling marks retaining excellent fit. The pistol is equipped with generous undercut v-notch rear sight and German silver blade front, lock-up is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically. Though copies of the records are not included, factory records will show this pistol sold first to Captain (later Colonel) Frederic Natusch Maude, Royal Engineers in October 1889 and was later resold to Captain (later Brigadier General) Wellesley Lynedoch Henry Paget, Royal Horse Artillery in February 1895. Maude (1854-1933) was a fairly prolific military author and photographer notably contributing to the book “The Great War of 189 : A Forecast” (published 1893) which somewhat presciently theorized on an impending world war. Paget (CB, MVO, CMG) (1858-1918) served most notably in the Boer War with gallant service in a least 12 major battles. Only 88 pistols in 577 were manufactured and a small dossier of information regarding the gun is also included. This is a lovely example of the much sought-after Lancaster pistol in arguably the most desirable and impressive chambering available. (13D11199-75) {ANTIQUE} (12,000/18,000)"

Wonderful & Unique Cased Pair Of 12 Bore Single Barrel Underlever Howdah Pistols By E. Jackson
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"serial #1207 & 1208, 12 bore, 10 5/8” steel-lined damascus barrels with bright excellent bores showing crisp 11-groove rifling. This is a magnificent pair of imposing howdah pistols made circa 1869 and utilizing the Jones underlever system. The barrels retain about 94-95% of their original contrasting plum-brown and gray swirling damascus patterns with most of the loss due to some areas thinning to gunmetal patina, a few light dings and handling marks, and a couple areas of pinprick pitting mostly nearer the muzzles. The frames, back action lockplates, underlevers and buttcaps all retain about 98-99% of their original lovely vibrant case-hardened colors with just a little subtle muting here and there and even retaining a healthy amount of protective lacquer. The triggerguards retain about 98% original bright blue, the attractive forend wedge escutcheons are gold-plated and most of the remaining small parts show lovely brilliant fire blue. The pistols show London proof marks and both barrels and lockplates are neatly engraved with E. Jackson markings, the barrels also with 15 Edgware Road Hyde Park address. The actions are embellished in near full coverage with lovely English fine filigree scrollwork and the triggerguard tangs have a nice little surprise with a finely detailed heron on each. The checkered walnut grips and forends feature robust diamond point checkering and attractive horn schnabel tips, remaining in excellent condition with lovely fit throughout and just showing some expected scattered light dings and handling marks, a bit more noticeable along the grip of pistol 1208. The gold monogram plates atop each wrist are finely engraved with the combined family crests of both the Davies and Lloyd families over the monogram “JDL”. The barrels of course lock-up solidly and are sighted with u-notch rear sights and medium blade fronts. The locks with non-rebounding hammers function crisply and feature sliding safeties. Designed to be fired two-handed, the pistols weigh about 5 pounds each. They remain housed within their original leatherbound oak case that rates very fine, the exterior leather with overall light scuffing, some discoloration, flaking and edge wear to be expected from the years. One of the leather tabs that the intact handle attaches to appears to be an old replacement but this is relatively minor and the brass hardware is otherwise intact, the lid escutcheon very finely engraved with the same familial crests and monogram as both pistols are. There are remnants of an antique New Zealand postage sticker along the base and the interior is lined in green baize that shows some edge wear and scuffing along the dividers and slight discoloration. The inside of the lid shows a mostly intact F. Beesley retailer label that shows a few flaked areas. The case contains a full complement of original accessories including a 12 bore round ball mould with sprue cutter, case sizing tool with fine fire blue, fine condition paper case trimmer, priming/de-priming tool, ball seater, tin of primers, manual case extractor, pewter oil bottle, wad seater, mainspring vise and a pair of keys. Fine rosewood-handled accessories include a firing pin spanner, turnscrew, bristle brush, Hawksley powder measure and cleaning rod. The pistols also include a small dossier of information identifying them to John Davies Lloyd (1850-1878) who inherited one of Wales’s largest estates, Alltyrodyn, but squandered his money on adventure and exploits. Passing away at the young age of 28 from tuberculosis, he left behind a series of contradictory and confusing wills which bogged down the family and even caught the attention of the local newspapers, but the whole matter was eventually settled between the parties involved. Although marked by Elias Jackson, it is most likely that he was the original retailer of the arms, as the Best Quality nature of the work would suggest they were mostly likely made by the likes of a Joseph Manton or James Purdey. Beesley most likely acquired them ten to fifteen years after their manufacture on trade or consignment as evidenced by another interesting piece of provenance. An original letter from Beesley is included, dated September 24, 1891 and addressed to a Lieutenant W. Steward, Royal Navy who purchased the pistols. The letter, written and signed by Frederick Beesley, thanks Lt. Steward for his cheque sent to balance his account, and goes on to offer advice on how to load proper cartridges for the pistols. This is an exceptional and very likely one-of-a-kind pair of pistols with an interesting connection to a prominent Welsh family that would make a spectacular addition to the finest collection of British firearms. (13G11043-1) {ANTIQUE} (40,000/60,000)"