Wallen Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hello there, last weekend i bought my first shotgun, its a lanber and bought it from the game fair at Blenhiem...which was a very good day although a tad pricy to get in! Im looking for a bit of help to help identify what model lanber i have. I bought it from the Oxford Gun Company stand; its an over and under 12bore with 28" barrels, ejector, automatic safety, the sideplates are a dark blue/blacky. I have pictures but cant put them on here so could email, the chap said its between 10 and 20 years old, i have emailed gmk and their database only goes 10 years back. Many thanks, any information will be appreciated and hopefully we can find out what model this is! Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 The serial number AFAIK gives the model and year of manufacture - mine is 13-03-0****-06-12-76 This breaks down as Makers Code - Type - Serial Number - Year of proof - Gauge - Chamber length Yours sounds like a Gold Game with the coloured actio you describen, I have a 2006 Gold Sporter which has a manual safety ( the Game guns have auto safety fitted ) The above is valid IIRC for guns made post 1998, before that the format was serial no, year, bore, chamber length I think.... Then again, I could be totally wrong!! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Mine is a letter then 6 digits then bore - chamber size. So.... S ****** 12-70 Not sure how to date mine exactly either. The shop where I got it said it was 8-9 years old, but someone else has said it is 12 years old. No idea really, wouldn't mind finding out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallen Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Firstly cheers for your posts! the gun doesnt have a number under the barrel release leaver its just on the barrels it starts in IG 15 then another 4 numbers after that but there is no 12? rushjob what is your sporter like, ive heard that lanbers if looked after well will go on for ever! I have tried emailing lanber but have heard nothing back from them as yet. What does IRRC mean? sorry for all the questions too, im still learning Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Intersting stuff lads....... I now know my Lanber Sporter Delux was made in '94. I bought it second hand in '96 and it's only been back to the RFD once,with a problem with the safety catch,shortly after I got it. Been going strong ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 My Lanber was recommended to me by a Gamekeeper mate - his description of Lanbers was a good gun you can shoot with, then knock a fence post in with it, then go back to shooting it! I've never had a problem with mine in the 4 years I've owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 IIRC = If I Remember Correctly. AFAIK = As Far As I Know. Can't help with the shottie info though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallen Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thats good to hear! Ive not heard anyone say bad reviews about lanbers which is reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallen Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Alpha mule - makes alot more sense how haha cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinty1 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 If you look on the under side of the barrels you will see the spanish proof house marks, there should be a a proof house year code made up of a letter and a single number, let me know what it is and i will let you know what year it was proofed and that should give you an idea how old your gun is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallen Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ah righto thank you very much, i will find out and will post as soon as i find out! Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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