Manufactured c. 1867-1875. The smoothbore damascus barrels are signed "JOHN BLISSETT & SON, 322, HIGH HOLBORN LONDON" and have fixed silver blade front sights. The serial numbers on the bottom of the barrels are partially obscured but start with "123" with a fourth digit not legible but possible a "3" or "5." The London view mark is partially stamped over the numbers. The standing breeches have dovetailed notch rear sights. The locks are signed "JOHN BLISSETT & SON" and have sliding safeties. The blued trigger guards are spurred. The locks and furniture have tight English scroll engraving. The walnut half-stocks have horn forend caps, checkered wrists, and lightly flared pommels. The case has a John Blissett trade label, purple lining, tow, a cap tin, rods, "55" marked ball mold, patches, and a few balls.

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