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J. Blanch & Son 16 Bore A&D Boxlock Ejector “Made Between the Wars”
Guns International #: 102860378 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
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: 41
Total Number of Listings: 1070
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 *** Handsome and handy Anson & Deeley 16 bore boxlock ejector with 28” nitro steel barrels. Well made boxlock by a solid maker this upland double has a hidden third fastener, double triggers, automatic ejectors and auto safety. Tight on face. Blanch no. 6907 has loads of residual case coloring and good bluing. Proofed for 1 oz loads. Nice handling lightweight game gun at 5lb 12oz. Presented in a period case.
The 28” chopper lump nitro steel barrels are chambered for 2-1/2” shotshells. Rumors to the contrary notwithstanding, low pressure 16 gauge 2-1/2” shotshells are currently being imported by Game Bore, ARMUSA as well as available from RST Shells. The barrels are topped by a slender raised solid concave gamestyle rib. The rib is inscribed “J. Blanch & Son. 20 Cullum Street, Tenchurch Street. London E.C.”. London proofed in 1997 for 1oz loads. The right barrel is bored 0.657 with a constriction of 0.000 for Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.029. The left barrel is bored 0.655 and has a constriction of 0.018 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.032.
The straight hand stock and splinter forearm are made of nicely figured European walnut. Stock dimensions are 14-1/2” including a 5/8” recoil pad by 1-7/16” by 1-7/8”. Cast off for the righthanded shooter. Stock has handling marks from normal usage.
A sturdy and dependable 16 bore upland double from a respected maker. Easy to carry for a day afield with its light weight and great handling. Superb piece for the grouse, woodcock and quail hunter. Don’t let it slip away.
NOTE: The photographs are part of the description. I am an FFL and will need a signed copy of your dealer’s FFL license. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection which begins when the firearm arrives at the FFL. Returns at buyer’s expense.
SOLD