Antique Thomas Bland Sideplate Side by Side, 12 Ga 30.25" Damascus Barrels
Guns International #: 103720133 Seller's Inventory #: 02940
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - English

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Description:
12 Ga | Fixed Choke (L: Full, R: MOD) | Extractors

Thomas Bland & Sons represents the pinnacle of Victorian gunmaking, established as a premier London firm known for producing elegant side-by-side shotguns for the British gentry. This antique sidelock model reflects the manufacturer's commitment to balanced handling and traditional craftsmanship during the late 19th century.

This specific unit is defined by its stunning Damascus barrels showing a vivid pattern and a varnished English walnut stock that remains in very good condition for its 1887 vintage. The receiver and fences feature elegant scroll engraving, while the top rib is signed "T. Bland & Sons 430 West Strand London" and the stock is finished with a sharp carved wooden butt plate.

Mechanically sound with a smooth break action, this 12-gauge field gun is configured with 30 ¼-inch barrels, 2 ½-inch chambers, and traditional double triggers. It features a 10 mm solid rib with a brass bead sight and utilizes reliable extractors, ensuring a crisp mechanical feel that speaks to its high-end heritage.

  • Model: Sideplate
  • Type: Side by Side
  • Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
  • Barrel Length: 30 1/4"
  • Overall Length: 46 1/2"
  • Action: Sidelock Ejector
  • Safety: Automatic
  • Ejectors: Extractors
  • Chambers: 2.5
  • Chokes: Fixed, L: Full, R: MOD
  • Rib: 10 mm Solid Rib
  • Stock Material: Walnut
  • Barrel Type: Side by Side
  • Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/4"
  • Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14"
  • Cast: Right
  • Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 3/4"
  • Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/2"
  • Stock: Straight English
  • Palm Swell: No
  • Seller Inventory #: 02940
  • Price: $2975
  • License Needed: Pre-1899
  • Country of Make: United Kingdom
  • Year of Make: 1887
  • Weight: 6 lbs 9.6 oz


Price: $2,975.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Thomas Bland & Sons
Model: Sideplate
Barrel Length: 30 1/4
Caliber Info: 12 Ga
Chambers: 2.5
Ejectors: Extractors
Barrel Type: Side by Side
Action: Sidelock Ejector
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 12 Ga
Stock: Straight English
Stock Comb: 1 3/4
Stock Heel: 2 1/2
LOP: 14 1/4
Rib: 10 mm Solid Rib
Weight: 6 lbs 9.6 oz
Manufacture Date: 1887
Chokes: Fixed, L: Full, R: MOD
Case: Loose Item