J. Blanch &Son 12 Ga Best
Guns International #: 102617975 Seller's Inventory #: 6309
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - European Double

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Seller: JJ PERODEAU Gunmaker, Inc.
Company: JJ PERODEAU Gunmaker, Inc.
Member Since: 6/24/14
First Name: JJ
Last Name: PERODEAU
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 74063
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 747-1805
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

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Description:
#6309 J. Blanch &Son  12 Ga Best .
29" Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels , 2 3/4" chambers ,  bores are .731" and 735" , chokes are .007" and 016" (IMC MOD) , walls are at minimum .025". Soldering is good and blacking in 95% condition. Bright bores and chambers. Gun number 1 of a set.
Bar action locks , screw grip third fastener , tight on face.  Lots of original case color , somewhat faded but never brushed. 80% scroll engraving coverage , Harry Kell was the engraver for most Blanch best guns at the time and this work is certainly in his style .
Trigger guard is engraved in Roman numeral (MCMIII) for 1903 , something Blanch did only on their best guns. Weight is 6 Lbs. 8Oz  , it balances 1/4" in front off the hinge . Stock measures 14 7/8" with a well matched wood extension, drop is 1 1/2" and 2 1/8" with 3/8" of cast off.  The stock finish is in 90 % condition.
Unusual lever type forend release. Factory leather case with relined interior.
 

Price: $8,900.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: J. Blanch & Son
Model: Sidelock SxS Best
Serial Number: 6309
Barrel Length: 29
Bore: Bores are .731" and 735
Chambers: 2 3/4
Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Bright
Barrel Type: 29" Whitworth steel chopper lump barrels
Stock Drop: Drop is 1 1/2" and 2 1/8" with 3/8" of cast off
Fore End: Unusual lever type forend release
LOP: 14 7/8
Weight: 6 Lbs 8 oz.
Manufacture Date: 1903
Chokes: chokes are .007" and 016" (IMC MOD)
Engraving: 80% scroll engraving coverage
Case: Factory leather case with relined interior