At the World Gunmaker’s Evening this year the OldSport Rifle was released by OldSport Outfitters. It blends strength, simplicity, and the vision of the modern-day hunter.
OldSport Outfitters announced in July 2021 that it would be reviving Charles Lancaster Gunmakers, a prestigious gunmaking brand that was founded over 210 years ago. The Oldsport Rifle will be sold exclusively by Charles Lancaster Gunmakers.
This rifle has been uniquely designed and built by sportsmen who have spent thousands of hours boar and deer hunting. It has a different design to the Mauser-based rifles traditionally produced by Lancaster. It is based on a Dakota action, with a full-length claw extractor and a controlled round feed, with a 5+1 top feed magazine (capacity is calibre dependant). As standard the OldSport Rifle comes with a controlled precision trigger assembly, three-position safety, Talley mounts (quick detachable mounts are available on request) and a pillar and metal bedded stock for accuracy and stability. To help reduce the overall weight and increase the durability of the rifle the stock is made from coated carbon fibre.
The show model is built in 8X68S calibre with a 23″ threaded barrel and weighs in at a lightweight 9lbs 11oz (including the attached Swarovski Z6i 1-6 x 30 scope). Most modern calibres and barrel lengths are available.
As standard the rifle comes with minimal engraving – showing only the serial number and manufacturer’s name – however, you can work with OldSport Outfitters to specify additional engraving from border or fine scroll to game scenes and carvings.
