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John Blanch & Son 20 Ga - LONDON, 2 3/4” PROOF, 5lbs. 6oz. vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102427015 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 247
Total Number of Listings: 6159
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: John Blanch & Son, Year C1900, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 6oz., Chokes CYL/F, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 2 1/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 6055
What a great gun we have here, just in time for the upcoming upland bird season. John Blanch started his own shop in 1809…214 years ago and still operating! Having apprenticed under the famous John Manton and Jackson Mortimer, Blanch became a “MASTER GUNMAKER” in his own right in 1834, a very prestigious appointment then and now. John’s son eventually joined the business, hence the name on this gun, Blanch and Son, which was built around the turn of the 20th century at the 29 Gracechurch St., London premises which had been occupied by Blanch since 1826…what a history! This fine boxlock 20-bore, sn6055 built about 1900, weighs in at 5lbs. 6oz. and balances perfectly on the hinge pin. There are many British boxlocks for sale on the internet, but the Blanch & Son is a gun built by a maker that executed the engraving, metalwork, and woodwork with more finesse than most of the average British makers. London guns always seem to be more gracefully appointed than the Birmingham guns. Look closely at the photos and you will see the epitome of fine English scroll engraving, deeply cut, shaded backgrounds, elaborate borders, still sharp and clear after 123 years of existence. The wood is highly figured, with a fine English comb, drop points, checkered and carved side panels, checkering perfectly cut at a fine 26 lines per inch. You can see the specifications in the tables below, but the stock dimensions are modern, and the Purdey style leather pad is the most attractive and practical termination of the buttstock, providing the perfect texture that slips to the shoulder easily and stays put under recoil. The most desirable 28” barrels are finely struck with tight ribs, no dents, Birmingham proofed for 2 ¾” modern ammo (it is near impossible to find 2 ½” ammo in the USA right now, so modern proofs are super important), with perfect mirror shiny bores. The barrels are tight on hinge and breech face like a new gun, with the top lever well right of center. The mechanics are excellent, with crisp triggers and excellent screws. We stripped the action to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic cleaned and scrubbed all parts to shiny metal, inspected all for integrity and function, lubricated and reassembled, providing a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, a $275 service in our shop. VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field. This gun is a true bargain at the offered price, as it has everything going for it, ie. proofed for 2 ¾” shells, ultralight weight, balanced perfectly, great stock dimensions, highly figured wood with perfect checkering, exceptional engraving, choked for upland hunting behind dogs, and from a London maker of high regard. Don’t hesitate on this one! Thanks for looking.
BARRELS
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .000/.031 Cylinder/Full
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .630/.631
Wall Thickness: .023/.024
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" Birmingham proof
Ribs: tight-bells
Sights: front- brass bead
ACTION
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractor
Receiver Condition: 15% cc balance pleasing grey/silver
Screws: excellent
Engraving: 75% coverage fine English scroll; clear and sharp; nice
Trigger Type: double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 95% charcoal blue
STOCK
Type: straight/splinter forend; figured English walnut; drop points
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: Heel 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect; fine 26lpi
Butt Treatment: VFI leather covered pad
INQUIRIEST
here is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a "VFI Certified" gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.
Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $105.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Other
PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge