Guns International #: 103082685
Seller's Inventory #: 8248

Category - Shotguns - English Double Antique - Hammer Shotguns

Category
Shotguns - English Double Antique
Hammer Shotguns

Thomas Bland top lever Hammer 16Ga

Description:
#8248 Thomas Bland in 16 Ga 2 ¾, with 29 1/2"  Damascus barrels. Bores measure .625" and .625"  , choked .010" & .030" SK2 and Full , walls are .025" and .026" , they show a few light pits. The rib is engraved "Renaissance gun" and the tang has R1 in a small window. The gun has been nitro proofed with the chambers opened to 70mm in London in 2012. Newer browning is in 98% condition.
Barrels are tight on face and the bolting is solid.  The action and the Chilton rebounding locks are engraved with bold acanthus leaves with a 95% coverage.
The stock is solid with a few spots where the wood is slightly below the metal. LOP is 14 3/4" over a 3/4" leather covered pad. Drop is 1 1/2" and 2", cast is neutral at heel with a slight 1/8" cast on at toe. Weight is 6 Lbs.
The snap on forend has a horn tip insert and the wood has a missing splinter at the back right upper barrel channel. Finish and checkering are 95% of a recent restoration.
Comes in an era labeled, leather case.
 

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: Thomas Bland
Model: Top lever hammer in 16Ga
Serial Number: 8248
Barrel Length: 29 1/2
Barrels: Damascus barrels
Stock Cast: Neutral at heel, 1/8" cast on at toe
Butt Pad: 3/4" leather covered pad
LOP: 14 3/4
Choke Left: .030
Choke Right: .010
Engraving: Action and Chilton rebouding locks engraved with bold acanthus leaves
Case: Yes

Price: $7,900.00