Pair of John Blanch & Son SxS Shotguns 12GA

Description:
Matched Pair John Blanch & Son Side-by-Side Shotguns, 12 Gauge (Very Good Plus – Consecutive Serials #6405 & #6406, Extensive Scroll & Banner Engraving, Original Oak & Leather Case)
Specifications:
Both Guns

• Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2½" chambers
• Barrels: 30" with single bead front sight, choked Full & Improved Cylinder
• Action: Boxlock side-by-side, tight scroll and banner engraved with extensive engraving to fences, top lever, upper tang, trigger guard, and extending onto the rib
• Length of Pull (LOP): 15 3/8"
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 1/4"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 1 7/8"
• Cast: 11mm cast-off
• Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz (each)
• Stock: Checkered walnut straight grip with drop points and blank initial plate in toe line
• Condition: Very good plus overall — strong original finishes and engraving; crisp checkering; bright bores; tight actions (both fitted with Kick-Eez recoil pads)

Gun #1 – Serial # 6405

• Rib marked “1”

Gun #2 – Serial # 6406

• Rib marked “2”
• Accessories: Original oak and leather maker’s case labeled to the guns, includes snap caps and cleaning equipment (case slightly distressed)
• Manufacturer: John Blanch & Son, London, England
• Status: Modern
• Shipping: Free shipping, no credit card fees

This is a rare consecutive matched pair of John Blanch & Son 12 Gauge side-by-side shotguns with serial numbers 6405 and 6406. Both guns feature extensive scroll and banner engraving covering the action, fences, top lever, upper tang, trigger guard, and extending onto the ribs.
The 30" barrels are choked Full & Improved Cylinder. Double triggers, tang safety, and automatic ejectors provide traditional English control. The checkered walnut straight-grip stocks have drop points and blank initial plates in the toe line, with a comfortable 15 3/8" length of pull.
Condition is very good plus on both guns with strong original finishes, crisp engraving, bright bores, and tight actions. Both are fitted with Kick-Eez recoil pads.
Housed together in the original oak and leather maker’s case with snap caps and cleaning equipment.

A beautiful and desirable matched pair of English boxlocks from the respected firm John Blanch & Son. Perfect for driven shooting or as a collector’s matched pair. Click “Buy It Now” or contact me today!

Purchase Details:

• Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees
• Layaway available: 1/3 down, 1/3 in 30 days, 1/3 in 60 days

Manufacturer: John Blanch
Serial Number: 6405/6406
Barrel Length: 30

Price: $4,995.00
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