Single brass bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chambers, single extractor, standard English commercial proofs on the barrel flats, tubes, and water table; and improved cylinder/improved modified chokes. Barrel rib marked "T BLAND & SONS. 2 KING WILLIAM St. STRAND, LONDON. THE KEEPERS GUN IMPROVED". Dual triggers, knurled hammers, and a knurled break lever. Checkered splinter forearm with ebony tip insert and English style buttstock with a blank silver initial oval and serrated horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .725/.729 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .0475/.0455 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; 1/2 inch cast on; 1/2 inch toe in; 14 1/4 inch length of pull. With canvas takedown case with Bland & Sons interior label, combination capping/loading press, powder measures, cleaning rod, shell extractor, and other small tools.

Fine as professionally refurbished with 97% of the blue finish on the barrels, light surface scratches, traces of mild pitting under the blue and clear markings. The receiver and locks have an overall smooth gray patina with faint traces of original case colors and some light spotting. The wood has well defined re-cut checkering and some scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with corner and edge wear, some interior staining, scuffs, and a broken strap.