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470NEBD
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Lang 450/400
      #59202 - 24/06/06 12:54 AM

I'm looking at the listing for Champlin arms and they have a lang 450/400, looks great. Going to take a short drive and take a look at it. How does one buy a double rifle what should a person look for in double rifle. I understand that Champlin arms has staff that are very knowledgable in this area, is there a book on this subject, I like to research my guns before I buy them talk to someone who has one.

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Re: Lang 450/400 [Re: 470NEBD]
      #59203 - 24/06/06 01:02 AM

Is this the Lang you are talking about? If so, you better call George and see if it is still there, because I think it found a home with Bulldog:

LANG 450/400 3 1/4"-DELUXE Gr.-SUPER Super Wood-Engraving-& Features-Cased-26Detail
Style: Caliber: Price:
Double Rifle

450/400 3 1/4" $ 18900.00
Description:
#14206, Joseph Lang & Son, 102 New Bond Street, London; A Deluxe Grade Boxlock Ejector in 450/400 3 1/4" Nitro Express with 26" Ejector Chopper Lump barrels with a Rib Extension Third Bite & with 1/4 rib with 1 standing & 2 folding rear sights, The left barrel marked "450/400 3 1/4" Case 60 Grs Cordite or Equivalent In Axite 400 Grain Nickel Bullet", Fold up night sight, Double triggers, Bushed strikers, A very long extended top strap that goes 3 1/8" past the point of the comb, Deep chiseled & carved fences, 14 3/4" L.O.P. over a 7/8" removable leather pad, 10 lbs. 7 oz., 85% coverage of fine rose & scroll engraving with very nicely carved acanthus leaves on the balls of the action. The 1/4 rib, grip cap and trigger guard tang is very nicely engraved. The gun was completely restored including a very professional restock in a totally proper style including cheekpiece and checkering, Engraved steel grip cap and the trigger guard tang extended to the grip cap. Overall the gun remains in 95-96% condition since totally redone. This gun was made as a Deluxe Grade by Joseph Lang and remains a very handsome piece. It is cased in a Deluxe Huey Oak & Leather trunk with oil bottles, turnscrews with a trade label. The bores are excellent but not quite excellent plus with square and solid rifling throat to muzzle. Then you can top this Deluxe Grade gun off knowing it was built around the best boxlock action body offered during the pre-1940 era, the Webley Long Bar. This is nice stuff here gang in a cartridge that is getter ever more difficult to get your Safari hands on. Joseph Lang was established in 1821(Married 1 of 4 of James Purdy's daughter's), Became Joseph Lang & Son in 1901 and remained as such until 1925 when the firm became Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd. Check out our always accurate and detailed photos below.






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470NEBD
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Re: Lang 450/400 [Re: clark7781]
      #59206 - 24/06/06 02:22 AM

"yup you are right" the search continues!!

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Re: Lang 450/400 [Re: 470NEBD]
      #59228 - 24/06/06 09:11 AM

To answer your other question about how to buy a DR, etc. my best advice is to spend a few days reading this forum from beginning to end. You will come out much the wiser, and all your fundamental questions will be answered. The info is there for you.

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Re: Lang 450/400 [Re: CptCurl]
      #59234 - 24/06/06 10:06 AM

I would very highly suggest getting a copy of "Shooting the British Double Rifle" by Graeme Wright.

Midway has 1 copy available for 40 bucks;

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=733496

Also "The Hammerless Double Rifle" by Alexander Gray. This book is somewhat rare so prices have been going up recently.

Both excellent resources for someone wanting to learn about doubles.

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