James Lang 32 bore
 

Just bought this from a friend of over fifty years who's health has failed. He wanted me to have it rather than some stranger. Made by James Lang 18 Brooks St. New Bond St. London probably the late 1880's or early 1890's. She's a 3", "577 EXPRESS" aka 32 bore. Can't wait to try her out. Cape Buffalo beware.

A fine Lang indeed! Perhaps actioned by E.C. Hodges? Look for his ECH stamp on the flats. Or go here for more potential information:

http://hodgesgunmakers.yolasite.com

That's sweet. A double rifle is on my wish list. I have a Stephan Grant back action 12 bore actioned by EC Hodges so I appreciate the link John.

That's one pretty rifle. You are one lucky man !

Very nice rifle. Hope you got everything with it to load with. Is it a cordite round or a BPE gun.

32 bore ? Dumb question - but isn't 25 bore closer to 577

I believe it's a Black powder Express rifle or BPE. You can load smokeless powder in it as there is a conversion factor to substitute black powder for smokeless. A 750 gr bullet is one big chunk of lead no matter what the propellant is.

If you do choose to load smokeless in your cartridges, please do NOT fill empty case space with Dacron. Use cotton! Otherwise, you risk ringing a chamber/barrel. I know this from sad experience. A noted writer uses Dacron, but it is only a matter of time before a ring appears for him. Cotton is not expensive, naturally combustible and is totally safe. Especially for the number of rounds you may shoot in this .577.

Neat acquisition! Congratulations on it.

Very nice!