Product Details
J. BLANCH & SON
A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6955,
25in. nitro barrels with matt Churchill-rib, tubes engraved 'J. BLANCH & SON. CULLUM STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 choke in both, action (possibly Spanish made) with fences deeply carved in relief with oak leaves and acorns, patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Holland & Holland style self-opening mechanism, rolled-edge triggerguard, fully carved with bold acanthus scrollwork and floral motifs, interspersed with vignettes of game birds, bright finish overall, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock, weight 6lb. 10oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,500
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.