THOMAS BLAND JONES UNDERLEVER DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE.

THOMAS BLAND JONES UNDERLEVER DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 10417. (1890) Cal. 577-500 no. 2 BPE. 28″ Steel bbls with full length file cut rib mounted with single standing express rear, and bead front dovetailed into end of rib, are engraved “T. Bland & Sons.” and “430. West Strand. London” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, “T B & S”, and SNs. Case hardened round bodied receiver with Jones underlever bolt is fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back action locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks although nicely filed and shaped, are unadorned. The only engraving is “T. Bland & Sons” on each lockplate, and SN on tang of trigger guard. Nicely veined European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders and a sling eye on toe line, along with a vacant silver oval. Matching splinter forend has pivoting bolt release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with leather reinforcing on corners is newly lined in dark green baize with reproduction Thomas Bland paper label on lid. Case contains round crystal oil bottle and a pair of Kynoch 577 nitro cases cut off to resemble snap caps, along with a new 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, with some mops and brushes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with some overall freckling and browning. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, otherwise mottled pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches, with some oil rubbed in over the years. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with some light frosting and a few scattered pits at breech ends. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather is dark with numerous rubs and marks. Newly applied handle and straps are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent. Reproduction label is slightly foxed. A solid working rifle of its day, should be a great shooter today. 4-48142 MGM160 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2151	$4,887.50	THOMAS BLAND JONES UNDERLEVER DOUBLE EXPRESS RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 10417. (1890) Cal. 577-500 no. 2 BPE. 28″ Steel bbls with full length file cut rib mounted with single standing express rear, and bead front dovetailed into end of rib, are engraved “T. Bland & Sons.” and “430. West Strand. London” on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, “T B & S”, and SNs. Case hardened round bodied receiver with Jones underlever bolt is fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back action locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks although nicely filed and shaped, are unadorned. The only engraving is “T. Bland & Sons” on each lockplate, and SN on tang of trigger guard. Nicely veined European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders and a sling eye on toe line, along with a vacant silver oval. Matching splinter forend has pivoting bolt release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with leather reinforcing on corners is newly lined in dark green baize with reproduction Thomas Bland paper label on lid. Case contains round crystal oil bottle and a pair of Kynoch 577 nitro cases cut off to resemble snap caps, along with a new 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod, with some mops and brushes. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue with some overall freckling and browning. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, strong where protected, otherwise mottled pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous marks and scratches, with some oil rubbed in over the years. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with some light frosting and a few scattered pits at breech ends. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather is dark with numerous rubs and marks. Newly applied handle and straps are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent. Reproduction label is slightly foxed. A solid working rifle of its day, should be a great shooter today. 4-48142 MGM160 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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