Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2013 : Sale A121213 Lot 1301 - S2
THOMAS BLAND & SONS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 18211 / 2,

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THOMAS BLAND & SONS
A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 18211 / 2,
27in. nitro barrels (No.1 sleeved, No.2 nitro reproved), the ribs engraved 'THOMAS BLAND & SONS. (GUNMAKERS) LTD. 4. & 5. WILLIAM IV STREET. STRAND. LONDON. W.C.2.', (No.1 rib engraving indistinct, No.2 right wall thickness below recommended minimum), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke (No.1) full choke in both (No.2), automatic safeties, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding conchiform motifs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) 6lb. 5oz. (No.2), in their brass-cornered leather case

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this pair of shotguns were completed with 27in. barrels in August 1939.

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Estimate £1,800-2,200

S2