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ENGLISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL by BLANCH of LONDON
Guns International #: 100756101 Seller's Inventory #: # 163
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Handguns - English Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: romsey
Company: ----
Member Since: 6/14/13
First Name: warren
Last Name: ralph
State: California
Zip: 92103-5115
Country: United States
Phone: (619) 323-1405
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 98
Total Number of Listings: 345
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check
Description:
A handsome British percussion belt pistol (belt hook on left side) made most likely by John A. Blanch, a gunmaker in London from 1809 to 1848. The top of the octogon barrel is marked "Blanch London". Approximately .67 caliber. The bore is rifled and is in good condition. The barrel is 6 & 1/4" long and the overall length is 10 & 1/2". There is a captive ramrod ( which lacks an end piece to retain it). The barrel, lock, hammer, trigger guard, belt hook, etc. have a uniform look which appears to be the remains of the original light blue finish.. The end of the barrel, the lock, trigger guard barrel tang and hammer are all engraved. The walnut grips are finely checkered with some solid accent areas and a blank oval shaped escutcheon. The butt is decorated with a well made lions head in relief.. The action is very strong and the hammer holds on half cock ( which serves as a safety) and full cock. The overall condition of this weapon rates Very Good to Fine by NRA Standards.
There are 2 proof marks on the left side of the barrel near the hammer.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Blanch of London
Model: Gentlemans Belt Pistol
Serial Number: none (there is a number"2" on the right
Caliber Info: .67
Bore: good
Condition: Very Good/Fine
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Fine
Bore Condition: good
Barrels: one
Barrel Type: octogon/rifled
Action: percussion
Triggers: one
Stock: walnut
Finish: blued
Sights: front/rear
Manufacture Date: circa 1830
Engraving: lots
Item Location: California