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Category - Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge - Antiques

Category
Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge
Antiques

Blissett Son & Tomes London 8 Gauge Breechloading Single Barrel Hammer Shotgun Fine Antique English 8GA Market Goose Gun

Description:
Rare Blissett, Son & Tomes, London, 8 Gauge Breechloading Single Barrel Hammer Shotgun, 8 GA, mfg. 1878-1883. This is a very scarce original 8 Gauge cartridge shotgun by a good London maker. Big bore shotguns and punt guns were the weapons of choice for commercial hunters who supplied local markets and hotels with as much waterfowl as they could harvest on a daily basis. Fine English breechloaders such as this were also popular among wealthy sportsmen for recreational long range goose hunting. The London proofed Damascus barrel measures 40 ¾" long and is fitted with a brass button front sight. The address on top of the barrel is very faint but reads “BLISSETT, SON & TOMES HIGH HOLBORN LONDON”. Serial number “7470” struck under the barrel and on front of the frame with additional London proof stamped on the water table. The gun features simple boarder engraving throughout with “BLISSETT, SON & TOMES” inscribed on the lock. The barrel shows 90%+ rebrowned finish with much of the original Damascus pattern visible. Frame is worn to silver/gray. Surfaces are generally smooth throughout with pitting along the barrel sides just above the edges of the forearm and a few smaller pits scattered along the barrel. The stock features a checkered pistolgrip and forearm with a silver nameplate. The checkering has been professionally re-cut and the wood has a pleasing smooth oiled finish with little to no marring etc. One tiny surface chip at the bottom rear edge of the forearm. Butt is professionally fitted with a correct Silver's style rubber pad. Original horn forend tip. The action features a rebounding safety and functions flawlessly. Very crisp, strong mainspring and hammer is rock solid. Original cartridge extractor and firing pin work properly. Barrel opens securely and shuts tight against the frame like a vault with no play whatsoever. The Jones underlever is arguably the best looking locking device for a classic shotgun of this period and is probably the tightest. Bright bore with light/moderate superfine blackpowder frosting mostly toward the breech. Barrel is solid without dents and rings like a bell. The forearm is very difficult to remove and requires careful prying from under the tip. Weight 11 lbs 9 oz, LOP approximately 14 1/8". A very rare and impressive BIG shotgun which I'm sure would prove serviceable with proper loads and certainly makes a statement displayed in any gun room or den! Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey or Ohio must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. 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If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 8 Gauge
Manufacturer: Blissett, Son & Tomes
Serial Number: 7470
Barrel Length: 40 3/4
LOP: 14 1/8
Weight: 11 lbs 9 oz
Manufacture Date: 1878-1883

Price: $2,750.00
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