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John Blissett & Son Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
John Blissett & Son Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
John Blissett & Son Side-by-Side Hammer Shotgun, #5768, 10 ga., 2-7/8'' chs., 30'' browned Damascus barrels with silver front bead, double triggers with rebounding hammers and extractor, cased-colored back action with underlever release and fine scroll engraving, dense oil-finished walnut stock and forend with 14-1/2'' length of pull over a thin metal buttplate, slightly cast-off; weight is 8-1/2 lbs. Barrel address is ''322 High Holborn'' with London proofmarks and a mfg. date ca. 1878. Mechanical condition requires service by a qualified gunsmith to repair non-retracting firing pins; mainsprings are strong. Engraving remains distinct with 20% case colors and traces of barrel brown; barrels have scattered pitting and oxidation with patchy light rust in the bores; chambers are heavily pitted. Wood has light scratches and denting with chipping along forend. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)