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John Blanch and Son 12 bore Box Lock Ejector Lightweight Game Gun
Guns International #: 102447862 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - European Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 31
Total Number of Listings: 950
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
*** SOLD *** JUST IN FROM THE UK *** This handsome Blanch boxlock ejector is an unusually finely finished and specified example of the Anson & Deeley boxlock that had become such a hugely successful design by the last decade of the 19th Century. The action is profusely covered with best bold-foliate scroll & bouquet as was the norm for this highly respected maker and this coupled with the replacement steel barrels (reputed to be by the Maker) and sensitive restoration makes it a very handsome and 'shootable' gun for either game or clays. Blanch no. 6135 was made circa 1899 – 1901. Presented in its canvas & leather case with some accessories. *** Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns in the UK. The action is of Anson & Deeley design and features: Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; Top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; Top rib extension providing a 3rd bite; Interceptor sears; Southgate ejectors; Anson pushrod forend catch. Gun weight 6lb 8oz. Engraving style Best bold foliate and bouquets. Action bar signed in scrolling banner ‘J BLANCH & SON LONDON’. Gold inlaid ‘SAFE’. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lbs. *** The replacement steel barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2 ¾" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave, game type. Birmingham proof for 2 ¾” nitro powder cartridges in 1973. The right barrel is bored 0.733 with a constriction of 0.008 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.028. The left barrel is also bored 0.733 and has a constriction of 0.026 for Improved Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.030. *** Straight Hand Stock and Splinter Forend are crafted from well figured walnut. The stock is lightly cast-off for a right-handed shot and features well-defined drop points, a vacant white metal oval and is finished with a traditional 3/4” ‘Silver’s’ recoil pad. There are two inlet repairs to the forend wood at the knuckle. The 20 lines per inch checkering is refreshed to the normal boxlock design. The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 14-1/2” by 1-5/8” by 2-3/8”. Slightly cast-off for the right handed shot. *** This great handling lightweight Blanch 12 bore game gun would be a joy to take afield. Light weight with the power of a 12 bore. And at a very reasonable price. *** Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense. US Agent for Heritage Guns UK.
SOLD