Manufactured in 1885 per the chart on page 123 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". This unusual early hammerless shotgun was made using James Lang's patent trigger plate lever-cocking action (patent no. 545 of February 9, 1878). Blued Damascus steel barrels with smooth, flat solid rib which is marked with a lion passant gardant in a similar style to those found on the British Royal Coat of Arms, a "1" marked on either breech along with a light band of engraving, "JOSEPH LANG & SON" and "22. COCKSPUR St PALL MALL. LONDON." marked on the left and right respectively, and 2 7/8 inch chambers with single extractor. The casehardened sideplated action displays beautifully carved fences and tight floral scroll surrounding "JOSEPH LANG & SON." on either sideplate as well as three game scenes. The left sideplate shows a trio of partridge, the top tang shows a pheasant, and the right plate has a setter flushing a goose. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and tang mounted manual safety lever with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with smooth horn buttplate. Includes a leather bound double gun takedown case which features a Joseph Lang trade label and houses both "A" and "B" as well as a pair of 10 gauge snap cap, nickel oiler, case handle (detached), loading tools, and two turnscrews. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech .794/.779 inches; choke constriction .000/.023 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.

As "A" with "2" marked on either breech and different engraving. The engraving consists of floral scroll surrounding "JOSEPH LANG & SON." on either sideplate and three game scenes. The left sideplate shows a setter chasing a woodcock, the right shows a pair of setters preparing to flush a grouse, and the top tang has a woodcock in flight. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech .796/.777 inches; choke constriction .000/.023 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 13 oz.