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Thomas Bissell, 12 gauge
Guns International #: 103034796 Seller's Inventory #: TB12
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English Double Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: The Double Gun Journal
Member Since: 9/10/08
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Phone: (231) 536-7439
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: yes
Description:
THOMAS BISSELL Invented the "Rising Bite" bolting system in 1878, which was immediately
bought and patented by John Rigby. This "landmark" specimen has been with me through
most of my DGJ years and is being offered for the first time, along with the Rigby 16b. I have
listed elsewhere on this site.
Thomas Bissell-- 12b., Ser. 596, 29-7/8" Damascus, Bores: .721" (R)-- .723" (L) Chokes: Skeet 2 & Full,
Barrel Walls: Left: 6" from Muzzle: .035, 12" from muzzle: .032"--- Right: at 6" .035", at 12" .033"
Stock : 14- 3/16" LOP, 1- 7/16" DAC, 1- 3/4" DAH, 1-9/16" DAF, Casts: heel 1/8", comb 1/16" 3 degrees Pitch In.
2-9/16" Chambers. Weight: 6 lb.- 5.9 Oz.
Please contact me through Guns Intl. messaging if you have any questions or wish to purchase our products.
Note: Our Index & Reader Volume 3 is promised to be shipped by or before the end of May.
THIS GUN HAS BEEN SOLD (April 4, 2025)
And soon to be a part of the new Rigby Museum opening exhibition Daniel Philip Côté
The Double Gun Journal
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Price: $30,000.00
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Thomas Bissell
Bore: 12
Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: DAMASCUS