"An Illustrated Treatise on the Art of Shooting", 1906 dates the Lancasters to 1887
https://books.google.com/books?id=O2GzwW9tKCoC&pg=PA224&vq
Miss Annie Oakley (Little Sure Shot), the celebrated American Lady Shot, who visited England in 1887 with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, writes:
New York, 8th Dec, 1888. "Dear Sir,—The four breech-loading hammerless guns you built for me are, in my opinion, as near perfection as it is possible to get them. The pair of 20-bores (weight 5 lbs. 2 ozs.), I have been using now nearly two years. I find them just as tight and sound as when new; I have never had any repairs except having the locks cleaned. The pair of 12-bores (6 lbs.) are as good as the 20's.
Since using your guns, and receiving a few lessons from you at your splendid private shooting grounds, my shooting in the field has so much improved that now I always make a good score, even at fast and difficult birds. With many thanks for the pains you have taken in making me such perfect fitting and fine shooting guns.
I am, gratefully yours,
(Signed) Annie Oakley, "(Little Sure Shot)"
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