Product Details
T. BLAND & SONS
A 12-BORE 'NEW REIGN' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18615,
28in. nitro barrels, the rib gold-inlaid 'NEW REIGN.', the tubes engraved 'T. BLAND & SONS. WEST STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2.', and with a band of scroll at the breech ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety, engraved with acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets with beaded borders, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. stock (slightly cast on for the left shoulder) including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 5oz.
Provenance: The gun was completed circa 1955.
Literature: In their 1960 catalogue, the 'New Reign' is listed as Bland's 'Lightweight Best Quality Hammerless Ejector Gun' and retailed at a cost of £117/5/0, more than three pounds more expensive than the next gun down, the 'Fine Quality Model A'.
Other Notes: A reproduction copy of the 1960 Bland catalogue is included with the Lot
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
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