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Lot #3364
Lot #3366

Lot 3365: Engraved Thomas Bland & Son Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3365: Engraved Thomas Bland & Son Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500

Engraved Thomas Bland & Son Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Bland Thomas & Sons
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1616
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead front sight, ejectors, full and improved cylinder chokes and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The rib is marked "T. BLAND & SONS. WEST STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2." with a wedge of engraved scrollwork at the breech. The barrels are numbered to the gun, stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND" under the forearm and the flats are proofed. The casehardened action is English scrolled engraved with floral bouquets on the fences and "T. BLAND & SONS" marked on both sides. The scrollwork extends to the forearm hardware, break lever and trigger guard. Anson Deeley action ejector with only three moving parts, double trigger and tang mounted safety. The nicely figured and checkered forearm and straight grip stock feature a blank silver initial oval on the buttstock underside and an added solid Pachmayr recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 inches. Comes with a case bound in canvas and lined in green felt.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrels retain 90% thinning original blue finish showing a couple areas of smooth gray patina. The action retains 90% original case colors with a crisp engraving. The wood is very fine with a long narrow gouge on the forearm and some scattered minor handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp. Case is very fine with a the inside label now removed and some high spot wear on the lining.



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