The maker's records confirm that this pistol was sold in April 1889. Many British officers assigned to Africa and India chose Lancasters as their personal sidearms, but the total production of these pistols is estimated at just 712 further subdivided into smaller volumes in the various calibers. The top flute of the barrel cluster is marked "CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.", it has a blade front sight, and the left flute has "476 CF". The initials "D.H" are engraved at the top of the back strap. There are British proofs on each barrel and the frame. The breech face is stamped "PATENT CHARLES LANCASTER" in a circle. "7727" is inscribed on the trigger guard, it has an oval bore, and a lanyard ring is on the heel.

Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fine with a few scattered minor dings, a minor chip at the toe of the right panel, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.