Product Details
T. BLAND & SONS
A .303 CALIBRE BLACK POWDER EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 14527,
28in. black powder only barrels with matt sight rib, engraved 'WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN RIFLE TRIALS OF 1885.' sunken rib engraved 'T. BLAND & SONS. 430. WEST STRAND. LONDON.', replacement open sights and ramped blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a contemporary sight with sprung leather covered eyepiece, the tube serial numbered to the rifle, the rear mount with the makers details, treble-grip scoop-back action with carved fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, sling swivels, chequered steel buttplate, weight 9lb. 12oz.
Estimate £7,000-9,000
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